Regimental number | 12/755 |
Address | 22 Calliope Road, Devonport, Auckland |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | Father, W Miller, Grocer, Timaru, |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
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Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. He was leading his attacking section, and, coming under heavy fire from an enemy machine gun in front, he promptly rushed forward with a Lewis gun and, under cover of his fire, enabled his section to advance and take the position, capturing two machine guns and seventeen prisoners. He showed great courage and promptitude.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body |
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