Percy MOFFITT

Regimental number24/848
AddressSt John's, Wanganui
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Moffitt Snr, Waikaia, Southland
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 31 Tahiti on 10 October 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and daring as Patrol Leader during the withdrawal of the enemy on the Ploegsteert Sector on the 17/18th June 1917. On the night of 17/18th June Lance Corporal Moffit led his patrol, and with great daring and coolness reconnoitred the ground on a front of 1,500 yards to a depth of 900 yards beyond our outposts. While still in "No Man?s Land" he sent back two men with a written report containing valuable information. He then led his remaining five men into the Strong Point at Pont Ridge and established touch with the enemy who showed considerable activity.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: C Company/2nd NZRB

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