Regimental number | 36472 |
Occupation | Labourer |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs B McGillen, Alexandra Street, Temuka |
Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, G Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 75 Waitemata on |
Final rank | Company Sergeant Major |
Final unit | 2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'On 26th October 1918, in front of Le Quesnoy, he took his Lewis gun and five men to forward position, from which he broke up several attempts by the enemy to counter attack. He stuck to his advanced position, and, though isolated, held on till he was relieved thirty six hours later. On 4th November he personally rushed a house and killed five of the enemy with a bomb and captured fourteen more.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 30 |