Livingstone PERRY

Regimental number24/659
Address79 Nairn Street, Kaikorai, Dunedin
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Perry, 79 Nairn Street, Kaikorai, Dunedin
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 31 Tahiti on 10 October 1915
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For marked gallantry and skilful leadership in the operations near Crevecoeur on 8th November 1918. When his platoon commander became casualty he took charge, and led his platoon forward under heavy fire to their final objective, where they captured two enemy field guns.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: C Company/2nd NZRB

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