
| Regimental number | 3/1307 |
| Occupation | Medical practitioner |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M E Hardie Neil, 64 Symonds Street, Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, No 2 Field Ambulance |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Final rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Final unit | No.3 Field Ambulance, New Zealand Medical Corps |
| Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'This Officer has consistently carried out his duties with enthusiasm and efficiency. During the operations against Messines (June 7th-9th 1917), he commanded an
Advanced Dressing Station at Hill 63. Although his position was subjected to a heavy bombardment by shells and gas shells, he carried on his duties without interruption, and his courage and devotion to duty was a constant inspiration to those working under his command.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'This officer organised and trained No 3 New Zealand Field Ambulance in New Zealand. Since joining the division in February 1916 his consistently hard work has brought this Unit to a very high state of efficiency. This Officer has also rendered willing and valuable service in organizing Divisional Entertainments. His consistent devotion to the duties of his Command and any other duties he has been called upon to perform is deserving of recognition. He has continued to perform these duties throughout the period 21st September 1916 to 25th February, 1917.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations near Bapaume and Bancourt from 23rd August to 3rd September 1918. He was in command of the ambulance, and constantly visited the forward regimental aid post under heavy shell fire, and selected positions for the bearer relay posts. During the action round Bancourt he went forward with two light ambulance-cars to within a few hundred yards of the front line and supervised the evacuation. It was owing to his gallantry and personal supervision that the evacuation of the wounded was so successfully
carried out.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Croix de Guerre (Belgium) 'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 16th September 1918, to 15th March 1919.'
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| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 34 |
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