Frank MITCHELL

Regimental number8/33
AddressSouthland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, James Mitchell, Burnbrae, Mataura
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Members of the Otago Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left Wellington on 16 October 1914 on two ships, HMNZT 9 'Hawke's Bay' and HMNZT 5 'Ruapehu'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of General Sir C. Munro's command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 July 1916

Mentioned in Despatches

'In connection with the operations described in General I. Hamilton's despatch dated 11 December 1915.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1916

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry on the 9th August, 1915, at Chunuk Bair (Dardanelles), when, with another non commissioned officer, he displayed great bravery and resource in holding the right flank, a weak point requiring great vigilance.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11/03/2916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Main Body