Regimental number | 23/1731 |
Occupation | Rafting |
Next of kin | Step-mother, Mrs Isabel Stannaway, Aratapu Northern Wairoa |
Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
Unit name | New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1915, 3rd Reinforcements of 1st Battalion, E Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 38 Tahiti on |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during the attack east of St Julien on 4/10/17, Corpl Maynard in cooperation with Pte Faithful, rushed a series of shell holes, from which machine gun fire was being brought to bear on the advancing troops, and captured 2 machine guns. This brave act undoubtedly saved a number of valuable
lives, and made the renewal of the advance possible.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 15, p. 4 |
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