Benjamin McKAY

Regimental number7/1263
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinFather, David McKay, Winchmore, Ashburton
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 13th Reinforcements, New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 27 May 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At the assault on the Belle Vue Ridge on 12th October, this man showed conspicuous gallantry and determination to close with the enemy, inspiring and encouraging all the men near him. Despite very heavy shell and machine gun fire he continued to snipe the enemy, inflicting many casualties.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 January 1918

Other detailsEx 6th Reinforcements
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 33, p. 3

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