Alexander Miller OLIVER

Regimental number4/919
AddressNelson Crescent, Napier
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs F C Oliver, Nelson Crescent, Napier
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Engineers
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 13 June 1915
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'During the period September 22nd 1917 to February 9th and during the whole of a long previous service in France he has shown great courage and cheerfulness under dangerous and trying conditions. He has shown exceptional devotion to duty and had great steadying influence over the Sappers and Working Parties with him. The effect of this has been that he has made very good progress with jobs even if the conditions were unfavourable.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 June 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Engineers/Fifth