William John ORGAN

Regimental number22731
OccupationSolicitor
Next of kinMother, Mrs A Organ, Nine Mile Road, Westport
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Rifle Brigade, 7th Reinforcements to 2nd Battalion, F Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 27 May 1916
Medals

Military Cross

'For gallantry and devotion to duty. As a company commander he has displayed through out qualities of leadership and resource far above average, and has done much by his courage and splendid example. This officer has done consistently good work since his arrival in France in August 1916.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 33, p. 28