Regimental number | 24/848 |
Address | St John's, Wanganui |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Moffitt Snr, Waikaia, Southland |
Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, C Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 31 Tahiti on |
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: |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: C Company/2nd NZRB |