Alec McCULLY

Regimental number13/3058
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinBrother, William McCully, Chemist Marton
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Horse Transports, New Zealand Mounted Rifles, Auckland Mounted Rifles, A Squadron
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Aparima on 29 February 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous leadership and valour. This NCO of Wellington West Coast Company took part in the attack and capture of La Basse Ville on the 31st July. During the attack the Platoon lost its Officer and all NCOs senior to McCully. McCully accordingly took command and with such conspicuous ability and fine leadership that the Platoon carried out its allotted task and played its part in the successful capture of and the tenacious defence of the village.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28/099/1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 23, p. 9

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