William Henry MEHRTENS

Regimental number11/1582
AddressEltham
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, R R Mehrtens, Ngaere
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
Final rankCorporal
Final unitWellington Mounted Rifles
Medals

Medaille Barbatie si Credinta, 2nd Class (Roumania)

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 1st April 1918 at the rearguard action at the Wadisir. When the Circassians opened fire on the rearguard he at once dismounted and took up a position under the rocks. Before being forced to retire he inflicted severe losses on the enemy. By his coolness and gallantry under heavy fire he set a magnificent example to the rest of his comrades.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 20 September 1919

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