David Robert PHILLIPS

Regimental number15601
OccupationContractor
Next of kinMother, Mrs J Phillips, Downs Road, Hororata, Canterbury
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 15th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Waitemata on 26 July 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'Messines Offensive: 7th to 9th June 1917. This man when all the officers and NCOs of his platoon had become casualties took command of the balance of his platoon. He directed the Platoon in its mopping up and clearing of a portion of Messines. We then moved the Platoon in accordance with the prearranged plan and dug in a splendid trench in front of Messines. He showed great bravery throughout. His force of character and good leadership were undoubtedly responsible for his platoon fulfilling its task.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 37, p. 7

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