Charles James McGRATH

Regimental number10/3671
OccupationFarm hand
Next of kinFather, H McGrath, Trent Street Oamaru
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Final rankPrivate
Final unit2nd 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: 3 June 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 21