Charles Edward Nassau MOLESWORTH

Regimental number14291
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinMother, Mrs Margaret Molesworth, 159 Grafton Road Auckland
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 8th Reinforcements to 1st Battalion, E Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Maunganui on 26 June 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion in the field. This NCO was section commander of a Lewis gun section during the attack on the 4th October, east of St Julien. He handled his section excellently during the advance and subsequently. He reorganised various scattered sections and did excellent and hard work in the consolidation. He was cool and level headed throughout the operation and handled his men in such a manner as showed that he was possessed of initiative fine leadership and command and splendid courage.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 December 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 34, p. 29

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