Regimental number | 36479 |
Occupation | Farm hand |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Mary Sugrue, Seadown Canterbury |
Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, G Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 75 Waitemata on |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As a stretcher bearer during one of our attacks he distinguished himself by the courage and self sacrificing devotion with which he attended to the wounded in exposed positions under heavy fire. His
very gallant conduct saved the lives of many men and set an example that was the admiration of all his comrades.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 30 |