Harold Leslie MOYLE

Regimental number15295
OccupationSchool teacher
Next of kinWife, Mrs Elizabeth Moyle, Kakahi
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 9th Reinforcements to 1st Battalion, E Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 29 July 1916
Final rankSergeant
Final unit2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations east of Crevecouer on 8th October 1918. When the advancing line was held up by enemy machine gun fire, Sergeant Moyle displayed great initiative by working round the flank of the enemy line and bombing the posts from the rear. These posts were holding up the advance and were also bringing enfilade fire to bear on the left flank of the 1st Battalion. By his prompt action and his quick use of men on the spot Sergeant Moyle saved many casualties and enabled us to capture several machine guns and 40 prisoners, besides allowing the attack to go forward with little delay.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 May 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 37, p. 31

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