George William OSBOURNE

Regimental number2/2503
Addressc/o H Gamble, Moray Place, Dunedin
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs J Osbourne, Broadway, Reefton
Rank on embarkationCorporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 13 November 1915
Final rankCorporal
Final unitNew Zealand Field Artillery (attached to Medium Trench Mortar Battery)
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'On 27th September 1918, during the operations on Beauchamp Ridge he kept his men well in hand, and succeeded in firing off all his ammunition with good effect. Later, his men again fulfilled their task under heavy fire. That they did so was due undoubtedly to his coolness and good leadership.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Eighth

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