William McKAY

Regimental number11/797
AddressRaurimu
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, William McKay, Ribble St Oamaru
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, Wellington Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Verdala on 14 December 1914
Final rank2nd Lieutenant
Final unitWellington Mounted Rifles
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'Mentioned in despatches for distinguished and gallant services by General Sir E. H. H. Allenby, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., Commander in Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force. Despatch dated 5 March 1919.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 12 January 1920

Mentioned in Despatches

'For gallant and distinguished conduct in the field or for other valuable services. General A.J. Murray's despatch dated 1st March 1917. (Commander-in-Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force).'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 6 July 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Mounted Rifles/Second