Regimental number | 6/2204 |
Address | Ss Pateena Wellington |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Molloy, Grange Road, East Cowes Isle of Wight England |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 21 Willochra on |
Medals |
Military Medal 'L/Cpl Molloy was in charge of a Lewis gun Section throughout the operations around Flers from 16th to 28th September 1916 and handled his gun daringly and
with good judgement. On 25/9/16 during the attack on Factory Corner he pushed his gun well into the front line and did much damage to the enemy. He took his
gun forward to an advanced post during the consolidation. On 27/9/16 he was sent forward with the 13th Company and went out to an advanced post. During the night he scattered two enemy parties and showed general alertness and keenness.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Fourth |