
| Regimental number | 7/1121 |
| Address | Hokitika |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, John Muir, Three Mile, Hokitika |
| Rank on embarkation | Trooper |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Canterbury Mounted Rifles |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Tofua on |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For gallantry and consistent devotion to duty. During the period from 22/9/17 to 24/2/18 this Non-Commissioned Officer has been a most zealous and efficient Transport Corporal. In October, 1917, during the operations near Gravenstafel he carried out his duties as the senior Non Commissioned Officer of the Battalion Transport in a highly satisfactory manner, and displayed great courage and ability in
bringing up supplies through heavy shell fire. He has always proved most reliable and energetic in his work.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Distinguished Conduct Medal 'He has served as transport sergeant to his battalion from 25th February, 1918. He has been present with his unit during all active operations throughout. He has at all times displayed marked courage and devotion to duty in reconnoitring routes for his transport and leading if forward to the battalion throughout enemy shell fire by night and day. He has never once failed to deliver a single load of either
ammunition, water or food. He has set a fine example to those under him.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Mounted Rifles/Sixth |
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