James Neil McCARROLL

Regimental number13/148
AddressWhangarei
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMrs Janie McCarroll, Whangarei
Rank on embarkationMajor
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Auckland on 16 October 1914
The Auckland Mounted Rifles, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 'Star of India' and HMNZT 12 'Waimana'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankLieutenant Colonel
Final unitAuckland Mounted Rifles
Medals

Bar to Distinguished Service Order

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried out an attack on the enemy's position with great skill. When heavily counter attacked he showed splendid ability in meeting the enemy's attack, altering his dispositions several times to meet the changing circumstances, and drove back the enemy with heavy loss. He set a fine example to his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 4 March 1918

Distinguished Service Order

'For distinguished service in the field. (Sinai and Palestine).'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 January 1918

Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George

'In recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in Egypt and Palestine.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 12 December 1919

Mentioned in Despatches


Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 June 1920

Mentioned in Despatches

'Mentioned in despatches for distinguished and gallant services by General Sir E. H. H. Allenby, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., Commander in Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force. Despatch dated 5 March 1919.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 12 January 1920

Mentioned in Despatches

'For gallant and distinguished conduct in the field or for other valuable services. General A.J. Murray's despatch dated 28th June 1917. (Commander in Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force).'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 12 January 1918

Mentioned in Despatches

'Mentioned in despatches from General Sir Alexander Murray, K.C.B., Commander in Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 December 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Mounted Rifles/Main Body