Henry Maldon McFARLANE

Regimental number10/3008
AddressGrocery Seatoun
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, H McFarlane, Seatoun Wellington
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
Members of the Wellington Infantry Battalion, 7th Reinforcements, left New Zealand on board three ships ('Aparima', 'Navua', and 'Warrimoo'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Medal

'For gallant conduct and conspicuous bravery during attack near Beaumont Hamel at 2pm on 30th March 1918. This NCO when a strong enemy bombing party made a determined attack on the line he was holding, organised a bombing party, and with great dash led them successfully against the Germans, completely putting them to flight. He led his Section throughout the attack with determination and initiative that was a magnificent example to his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 12 June 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Seventh