Harry MOSCROFT

Regimental number26/858
OccupationBushman
Next of kinBrother, John Moscroft, 5 Harding Street, Auckland
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 5 February 1916
Final rankSergeant
Final unit4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Le Quesnoy on the 25th October 1918. Corporal Moscroft's platoon was detailed to take a level crossing. After organising the platoon for the attack his skilful and fearless leadership inspired the platoon to gain it's objective, causing many casualties to the enemy without loss to itself.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 June 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 21

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