Peter McGREGOR

Regimental number8/2675
Date of birth21 February 1895
Place of birthRoxburgh
ReligionPresbyterian
Address169 Main Road, North East Valley, Dunedin
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Duncan McGregor, 169 Main Road, North East Valley, Dunedin
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcement, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 August 1915
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a raiding party. An attempt was made to capture a post in the early morning. As this was found to be impracticable, he and his party waited in "No Man's land" till daylight, and surprised another post, capturing four prisoners without sustaining any casualties. He displayed courage of a high order, and his skilful dispositions resulted in the complete success of the raid.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 October 1918

Discharge date12 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Arawa',; discharged, 12 June 1919.

Total war service: 4 years 57 days (of which 3 years 274 days were abroad)

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Sixth
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805