Ernest Walter PHILPOT

Regimental number2/2704
OccupationClerk
Next of kinFather, J Philpot, 144 Khyber Pass, Auckland
Rank on embarkationGunner
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'On 29th, September 1917 near Frezenberg. For gallantry in securing assistance and tending the wounded under heavy enemy fire. This happened on two occasions on the same day, on the second of which, when securing the wounded of an adjoining battery he was himself badly hit.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 December 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 34