Leonard Owen MORGAN

Regimental number21306
OccupationTeacher
Next of kinFather, Edward Morgan, Henderson, Auckland
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 16th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from New Zealand on board Aparima on 19 August 1916
Final rankCorporal
Final unit2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations at Grevillers on 24th August and Bancourt on 31st August. He was of the highest value to his platoon and company commanders, in consolidating the captured posts very ably. He also did splendid work in getting captured enemy machine guns in working order and organising crews for the same. His zeal and gallantry were admirable.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 January 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 6

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