Leonard James PALMER

Regimental number6/1369
Addressc/o J C Trengrove, Maori Hill, Timaru
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, W Palmer, Albury via Timaru
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 December 1914
Medals

Military Medal

'On October 12th 1917 near Winnipeg Crossroads north east of St Julien during heavy fire he did excellent work in assisting to remove a field gun which was stuck in a shell hole on the road. He showed conspicuous ability and displayed great coolness and bravery. His splendid example of bravery gave confidence to all the men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 January 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Second

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