Frederick Harold MINTROM

Regimental number26363
OccupationClerk
Next of kinFather, W E Mintrom, Waimangaroa Westport
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 14th Reinforcements, New Zealand Engineers
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Tahiti on 26 June 1916
Final rank2nd Lieutenant
Final unitNew 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: 17 December 1917

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: 2 April 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 34, p. 23

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