Arthur John BERGHAN

Regimental number25666
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinMother, Mrs C R Pepi, Oruaiti, Mangonui
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 8th Reinforcements to 3rd Battalion, G Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 65 Pakeha on 23 September 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on and subsequent consolidation of the New Front Line at Messines on June 7th and 8th, 1917. This stretcher bearer worked in charge of bearer parties for 30 hours without rest. He was tireless, and during that period inspired party after party to continue in bringing in of wounded.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 34

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