Stanley NATUSCH

Regimental number6/109
AddressBallance St Wellington
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinC Tilleard Natusch, Ballance St Wellington
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'British Front South of Armentieres, and Operations Somme, 20th September/6th October 1916. From September 1916 till October 6th this Officer was in charge of the Divisional Grenade and ammunition reserve at Thistles Dump and Flers. These dumps were consistently heavily shelled and he carried out his duties under very trying conditions. At Armentieres Lieut Natusch was a regular Patrol Officer and while on this duty gained very valuable information in connection with raids.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 June 1917

Mentioned in Despatches

'For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of General Sir C. Munro's command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 July 1916

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack he most ably led his platoon to its objective, doing excellent work until he fell severely wounded. Previous to the attack he had distinguished himself greatly whilst in charge of patrols, gaining information which was of the greatest value to his division.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body