William Henry MOON

Regimental number12/3737
OccupationWickerworker
Next of kinWife, Mrs A M Moon, Mokoia Road, Birkenhead, Auckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 37 SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Final rankLance Corporal
Final unit2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 29th September 1918 in the attack on Bon Avis Ridge he came under fire from enemy machine guns holding the top of the bank. He immediately rushed up the bank, shot several of the crew and captured two machine guns. He showed great courage.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 March 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 16

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