William Herbert PAYNTER

Regimental number10/2275
AddressEast Road, Stratford
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, W H Paynter, East Road, Stratford
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 13 June 1915
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations around Bancourt from 30th August to 1st September 1918. This man did good work as a linesman. He assisted in the maintenance of communication under heavy artillery and machine gun fire, and was remarkable for his coolness and devotion to duty.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 January 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Fifth

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