Regimental number | 24/659 |
Address | 79 Nairn Street, Kaikorai, Dunedin |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Perry, 79 Nairn Street, Kaikorai, Dunedin |
Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, C Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 31 Tahiti on |
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: |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: C Company/2nd NZRB |