Peter Thomas MOIR

Regimental number8/2666
AddressKingston
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Thomas Moir, Clarksville Otago
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcement, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 August 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 5th June 1918 the La Signy Farm Sector, South of Hebuterne, Corporal Moir accompanied by another NCO in broad daylight, set out about midday to capture an enemy forward post. To reach this point he had to pass over open ground for a 100 yards and get through enemy wire, which they negotiated by crawling under it. They lay quiet for a considerable time in order to estimate the strength of the post, and then dashed into it, finding the Germans there. They captured these instantly but one was killed en route to our own line. A strong enemy post in rear then fired on the party and threw bombs among them wounded the other Corporal. Cpl Moir, however, stuck to his prisoner, bringing both the latter and the wounded NCO safely through the enemy wire into our own lines. Cpl Moir showed throughout marked initiative bravery and devotion to duty and his exploit in broad daylight set a fine example to the men of his Company, who were able to witness it from the trenches.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 7 October 1918

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He handled his platoon in pursuit of the retiring enemy with great skill and determination. Having beaten off a heavy flank attack, he and another man went forward to reconnoitre and rushed a party of the enemy, killing five and taking two prisoners. He displayed fine qualities of courage and leadership.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 30 October 1918

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