William PALMER

Regimental number13/528
Address145 Hobson Street, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, W J Palmer, 115 Borely Street, Leicester, England
Rank on embarkationCorporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Auckland on 16 October 1914
The Auckland Mounted Rifles, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 'Star of India' and HMNZT 12 'Waimana'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'For gallant and distinguished conduct in the field or for other valuable services. General A.J. Murray's despatch dated 1st March 1917. (Commander in Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force).'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 6 July 1917

Military Cross

'For distinguished service in the field during the 2nd attack on Gaza, April 1917.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 4 June 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Mounted Rifles/Main Body