James Herbert BIDDICK

Regimental number12/2950
AddressOrakei Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, James G Biddick, Orakei Auckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 9 October 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the attack by his Battalion on the night 22nd/23rd inst; when a shell casualties Nos 1 and 2 of a Lewis gun team, he took charge of the section and reorganised it under heavy enemy barrage and himself took the gun forward. His prompt action ensured the safety of the Battalion's right flank and allowed the line to go on unbroken.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Seventh

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