Arthur Dysatt NELSON

Regimental number3/1220
AddressOhakune
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWife, Mrs Nelson, c/o Mrs Risk Raetihi
Rank on embarkationCaptain
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, New Zealand Medical Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He remained for three days continuously on duty under very heavy shell fire, attending to the wounded of his own and many other units. Owing to his advanced position and untiring energy many lives were saved.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Medical Corps/Seventh

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