David William NEWELL

Regimental number11920
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Newell, Feilding
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 51 Ulimaroa on 1 May 1916
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: 16 August 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 30, p. 7