Joseph Bibby MAWSON

Regimental number10/3147
Address284 The Terrace, Wellington
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWife, Mrs Cristobel M Mawson, 100 Queen Street, Dunedin
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 13 November 1915
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He fought his machine guns throughout the operations with great courage and determination. Later he took part in a charge which routed the enemy.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 December 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Eighth