Reuben William BELK

Regimental number4/1031
AddressEden Terrace, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs J A Belk, Feilding
Rank on embarkationSapper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Engineers
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 14 August 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'In the attack on the Gravenstafel Ridge position on the 4th October, he took over charge of the office working at the 1st N.Z. Inf. Bde. forward station when his N.C.O. was killed, immediately after arrival at the position. He displayed great zeal and ability and disposed of all traffic without a hitch, under adverse conditions.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 December 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Engineers/Sixth