Walter McINTYRE

Regimental number45610
Place of birthRangiwahia
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinMother, Mrs McIntyre, Rangiwahia
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, G Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 84 Turakina on 26 April 1917
Final rankSergeant
Final unit1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateKilled in Action 4 November 1918
Age at death from cemetery records22
Place of burialCross Roads Cemetery (Plot II, Row C, Grave No 20), Fontaine-au-Bois, Nord, France
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Charles and Louisa Martha McIntyre, Ohingaiti. Born at Rangiwahia
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Havrincourt Wood on 12th September 1918. During the afternoon L/Corpl McIntyre was the leader in a Bombing Section which attempted to work down a trench to Snap Trench. The enemy were holding in force and could not be dislodged owing to the shortage of bombs. He arranged for a fresh supply of grenades and taking a new party with him again pushed down the sap and drove the enemy from the trench, killing and wounding many, and established a post. In all, this N.C.O. participated in four separate bombing attacks and preformed splendid work throughout the whole operations. The casualties to the Officers attached to his Company made his work all the more prominent. His cheerfulness and great personal bravery was an inspiration to all ranks.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 11 February 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 62, p. 30

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