John Joseph MOORE

Regimental number4/878
AddressDunedin
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWife, Mrs Marian Moore, c/o Mrs Calbry, 30 Chambers Street, North East Valley, Dunedin
Rank on embarkationS Sgt-Major
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Engineers
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 17 April 1915
The 4th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Engineers, left New Zealand on board three ships, HMNZT 21 'Willochra', HMNZT 22 'Knight Templar', and HMNZT 23 'Waitomo'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Cross of Karageorge, 2nd Class (with Swords)

'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 15 February 1917

Military Medal

'For gallantry and good work in connection with the placing of the defences of Quinn's Post, Gallipoli, during June 1915 in an efficient state. The work was carried out in front of our infantry firing line and the working parties were subject to a heavy rifle and bomb fire. Company Sergeant Major Moore, by his excellent example contributed largely to the successful prosecution and speedy determination of the work.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 October 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Engineers/Fourth