George MITCHELL

Regimental number8/1173
AddressThe Retreat, Waikawa
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWife, Mrs A M Mitchell, The Retreat, Waikawa, Southland
Rank on embarkationMajor
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 December 1914
Medals

Order of Karageorge, 4th Class (with Swords)

'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 15 February 1917

Mentioned in Despatches

'Mentioned in Field Marshall D. Haig's despatch of 7 November 1917 for distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period February 26th to midnight September 20/21st, 1917.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 December 1917

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For distinguished service in the field. (France and Flanders).'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 January 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Second