Regimental number | 10/3671 |
Occupation | Farm hand |
Next of kin | Father, H McGrath, Trent Street Oamaru |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on |
Final rank | Private |
Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For continual good service and devotion to duty. Throughout the past three years this man has unswervingly fulfilled all duties entrusted to him. In the lines he unfailingly carried rations to the men, often under extremely difficult and dangerous conditions. His devotion to duty and cheerfulness in the face of hardships has at all times greatly inspired his comrades.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 21 |
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