Gavin Horace MENZIES

Regimental number30609
OccupationCivil servant
Next of kinMother, Mrs W Menzies, 98 Abel Smith Street, Wellington
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Port Lyttelton on 7 December 1916
Harbour records indicate that the actual date of sailing was 8 December 1916.
Final rankSergeant
Final unitWellington Infantry Regiment
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Armies in France and Flanders.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

Medaille d'Honneur avec Glaives, en Argent (France)

'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 15 December 1919

Mentioned in Despatches

'Sir D Haig's despatch dated 8th November, 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 31 December 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 47, p. 5