John McKAY

Regimental number10/1300
Addressc/o Coffee Palace New Plymouth
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinGuardian, Mrs Esther Dagg, Lumsden Southland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 December 1914
Final rankSergeant
Final unitNew Zealand Engineers
Medals

Mentioned in Depatches


Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

Mentioned in Despatches

'Exceptional ability and zeal in carrying out his responsible duties as a Section Sergeant during the period under consideration, 26th February, 1917 to 20th September, 1917 and during his previous services. His coolness, determination and energy have been most marked in handling working parties.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 December 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Second

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