Joseph McANDREW

Regimental number16/18
AddressWairoa
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinBrother, J J McAndrew, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Maori Contingent, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Auckland on board HMNZT 20 Warrimoo on 14 February 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at La Basse Ville on night of August 3/4th. While erecting entanglements in front of outpost line under the most adverse weather conditions. This party was constantly exposed to enemy shell and machine gun fire being on the exposed flank. Pte McAndrew worked most strenuously throughout the night and by his personal example and cheerfulness kept the men of his section working until their task was finished.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 September 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: B Company/First Maori

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