William McKEAN

Regimental number11/1570
AddressRangiwahia
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs W McKean, Rangiwahia Mangaweka
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Wellington Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 28 Tofua on 14 August 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'In No Man's Land in front T 89 & T 88 Armentieres. Did excellent work in command of the scouts and wiring party, in the raid of the 2nd Wellington Regiment, leading the way through the gap in the enemy's wire. He assisted wounded raiders home under fire. This was on the night 2nd/3rd July 1916.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 November 1916

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack upon an enemy position. His coolness under intense shell fire was magnificent and he was of the greatest assistance to his company commander when all but one of his platoon commanders had become casualties. Time after time he visited the outposts and kept his officer informed as to the situation, and the example which he set throughout the whole operation was most inspiring to all with whom he came in contact.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 22 October 1917

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