Regimental number | 10/2235 |
Address | c/o B C Watkins, Tuparoa, Tokomaru Bay |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs T A Menzies, William Street, Devonport, Auckland |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although wounded early in the action, he carried on his work as Lewis gun sergeant with great skill. After the capture of the objective, he continually visited his guns, encouraging his men and directing their fire. When the crew of one gun were all casualties he kept the gun in action himself, and by his coolness and courage under heavy fire inspired all his men with confidence.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Fifth |
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