Alexander NIMMO

Regimental number34906
Date of birth28 August 1893
Place of birthEast Taieri, Otago
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressMosgiel, Otago
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, John Nimmo, Keephall, Mosgiel, Otago
Enlistment date24 August 1916
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Athenic on 30 December 1916
Final rankSergeant
Final unit3rd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty shown at SAIN KALEA on 6th August 1918. He was with a small party detailed to cover the retirement of a column and he was left behind to bring the transport out of a village. He and another NCO beat off a determined enemy attempt to capture the mules. Throughout the fight for fifteen miles he worked a Lewis Gun and rifle continuously."
Source: London Gazette
Date: 18 February 1919

Discharge date26 June 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front, Mesopotamia, Persia

Attached to Dunsterforce 1918.

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death20 December 1965
Age at death72
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 49, p. 4

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