
| Regimental number | 26363 |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Next of kin | Father, W E Mintrom, Waimangaroa Westport |
| Rank on embarkation | Sergeant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 14th Reinforcements, New Zealand Engineers |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Tahiti on |
| Final rank | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Final unit | New Zealand Machine Gun Corps |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In operations at Ypres on 4th and 5th October 1917. This NCO took charge of the section when his officer became a casualty. He led his guns to their objectives and showed great ability and initiative in sighting them in their final positions. His splendid example to his men attributed greatly to the success of the operations.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative east of Le Quesnoy on 4th November 1918. He commanded a section of machine guns attached to an assaulting battalion of Infantry, and led forward two guns with the leading waves of the right leading company in the attack. By engaging strong enemy oppositions he assisted the advance of Infantry, and he took up a well-chosen position on the objective gained.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 34, p. 23 |
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