David McCURDY

Regimental number9/319
AddressDipton
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinN McCurdy, Dipton Southland
Rank on embarkationLieutenant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Three squadrons of the Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment left New Zealand on board 'Hawke's Bay', and one squadron on board 'Verdala'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankMajor
Final unitOtago Mounted Rifles
Medals

Officer of the Order of the British Empire

'For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in the France.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

Mentioned in Despatches

'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 16th September 1918, to 15th March 1919.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 July 1919

Mentioned in Despatches

'Sir D Haig's despatch dated 8th November, 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 31 December 1918

Mentioned in Despatches

'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty. Field Marshal D. Haig. Commander in Chief the British Armies in France, despatch dated 9th April 1917.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 July 1917

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

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