Arthur David MEAD

Regimental number44768
OccupationDraughtsman
Next of kinWife, Mrs H Mead, 10 Summer Street, Devonport, Auckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 24th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Auckland Infantry Regiment, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 81 Devon on 5 April 1917
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry. During the attack of the New Zealand Division in the Ypres offensive Private Mead acted as Company runner and showed conspicuous bravery whilst under very heavy fire in carrying messages through to Battalion. He was every ready for dangerous work, which in all cases he carried out satisfactorily.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 December 1917

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 59, p. 6

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