William Esmonds Lennox NAPIER

Regimental number19210
OccupationSolicitor's clerk
Next of kinWife, Mrs E Napier, c/o W J Ralph, Princes Street, Auckland
Rank on embarkationLieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), New Zealand Rifle Brigade Details, G Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Athenic on 30 December 1916
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of a company when the company commander was wounded, and showed great resource in repelling the enemy?s bombing attacks. Later, during an attack, he went forward and organised the final capture and consolidation of part of the objective with great courage and skill.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 22 June 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 49, p. 12

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