
| Regimental number | 11920 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Newell, Feilding |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 51 Ulimaroa on |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'He acted as a carrier and runner during the operations on the Messines Ridge (7/6/17 to 9/6/17). These duties he carried out under very trying circumstances having to pass repeatedly through an Artillery Barrage. During the whole operations he displayed great gallantry and rendered most valuable service in keeping up the ammunition supplies.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 30, p. 7 |
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