Lionel George MORRISON

Regimental number2/1050
AddressWhatatutu, Gisborne
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs A Morrison, Howick, Natal, South Africa
Rank on embarkationGunner
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 14 December 1914
No 1 Field Artillery Brigade left New Zealand on board 'Willochra'; No 4 Howitzer Battery on board 'Knight of the Garter'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of General Sir C. Munro's command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 July 1916

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the waggon lines were being heavily shelled by the enemy he took charge in the absence of the waggon line officers, and, with great courage and initiative, removed men and horses, with minor casualties, to a place of safety.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Second