Donald David NESBIT

Regimental number13/2068
AddressArarua
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs Emily Nesbit, Ngaruawahia
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Auckland Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Tofua on 14 August 1915
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a night attack, as our line approached the enemy's trench, he dashed ahead, calling to the others to follow him. He charged a machine gun on his own and bayonetted the gunners. He then quickly turned the gun around and fired on the retiring enemy. By this gallant piece of work he saved his squadron many casualties.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 September 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Mounted Rifles/Sixth