Walter Edwin McMINN

Regimental number26/194
OccupationFireman
Next of kinFather, R McMinn, Winchmore Post Office Ashburton
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, C Company,
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 6 February 1916
Medals

Bar to Military Cross

'For marked gallantry near Le Quesnoy on 31st, October 1918. He took a patrol of one NCO and four other ranks out at midday to locate the enemy. He moved his Lewis guns forward to enfilade the railway. He finally rushed along the railway about 200 yards, and single handed fell upon an enemy positions, killing several and totally demoralising the remainder. By this fine action he effected, with the assistance of four men, the surrender of one officer and 37 other ranks.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 March 1919

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack on African Trench, near Gouzeaucourt, on 12th September, 1918. He led his platoon forward and captured the objective in spite of strong enemy resistance. He organised his position for defence, but was forced to retire on his left flank owing to his supply of bombs running out. He formed a defensive flank, and, securing another supply of bombs, led his party forward again, driving the enemy from the recaptured position. He established a block on the left flank and held out, despite two subsequent attacks by the enemy. Throughout he set a splendid example to his platoon.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 February 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 25

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