Robert Francis MITCHELL

Regimental number9/385
OccupationTelegraphist
Next of kinFather, D Mitchell, c/o Brown Ewing & Co (Limited), Dunedin
Rank on embarkationLieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Mounted Rifles, 15th Reinforcements
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Manuka on 13 July 1916
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a party carrying gas material to the front line. Though two previous parties had failed owing to heavy machine gun fire and shelling, he succeeded by good organisation in accomplishing the work in specified time with very few casualties. Although slightly gassed, he remained at work until he had completed his task.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 4 February 1918

Other detailsEx Main Body
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 35, p. 3

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