Walter Lancelot MOORE

Regimental number2/757
Address27 Golders Hill, Wellington
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinWalter J Moore, AMP Buildings, Cathedral Square, Christchurch
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
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Mentioned in Despatches

'For exceedingly good work as an Orderly Officer in charge of telephone communications both in Gallipoli and in France; particularly on the Somme during the operations on the 15/16th September and succeeding days. This officer was out on the lines with the linesmen night after night under fire of gas and other shell. It was only by his efforts that communications were maintained.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 4 January 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Main Body

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