'For conspicuous gallantry in the field. On the 4th October east of St Julien this man went into the attack as a Company stretcher-bearer and from then until the Battalion was relieved on the 6th instant he worked ceaselessly evacuating wounded at all times and under the heaviest fire. Furthermore he was the means of saving many lives by his prompt and skillful bandaging of the wounded. His work throughout was of the very highest standard, and was carried out at great personal risk. He showed conspicuous devotion to duty and the greatest possible praise is due to him for his work, which showed he is possessed of steadfast courage, splendid endurance and cool organisation.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 December 1917

Regimental number	27139
Date of birth	17 September 1875
Place of birth	Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Religion	Church of England
Occupation	Painter
Marital status	Married
Age at embarkation	40
Height	5' 9"
Weight	150 lbs
Next of kin	Wife, Mrs Maude Evelyn Nankervis, 22 Wellington Street, Auckland
Previous military service	Nil
Enlistment date	2 June 1916
Place of enlistment	Trentham
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 64 Devon on 25 September 1916
Final rank	Private
Final unit	A Company, 1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Fate	Killed in Action 22 October 1917
Age at death from cemetery records	42
Place of burial	No known grave
Commemoration details	Tyne Cot Memorial (New Zealand Apse, Panel 1), Belgium
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records	Parents: Henry Casley Nankervis and Jane Nankervis; Wife: Maud Evelyn Nankervis, 265 Ponsonby Road, Auckland
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in the field. On the 4th October east of St Julien this man went into the attack as a Company stretcher-bearer and from then until the Battalion was relieved on the 6th instant he worked ceaselessly evacuating wounded at all times and under the heaviest fire. Furthermore he was the means of saving many lives by his prompt and skillful bandaging of the wounded. His work throughout was of the very highest standard, and was carried out at great personal risk. He showed conspicuous devotion to duty and the greatest possible praise is due to him for his work, which showed he is possessed of steadfast courage, splendid endurance and cool organisation.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 17 December 1917
Other details	War service: Western Front Embarked Wellington, 25 September 1916; disembarked Devonport, England, 21 November 1916, and marched in to Sling Camp. Proceeded overseas to France, 14 March 1917; admitted to Segregation Camp, Etaples, 1 April 1917; discharged to Base Depot, 24 April 1917. Joined 1st Bn, Auckland Infantry Regiment, in the field, 26 May 1917. Wounded in action, 18 October 1917; remained at duty. Killed in action, Belgium, 22 October 1917. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 6 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805