Ernest Horton PICOT

Regimental number13/420
AddressKawhia, King Country
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinJ Picot, Karori Road, Karori, Wellington
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Auckland on 16 October 1914
The Auckland Mounted Rifles, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 'Star of India' and HMNZT 12 'Waimana'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He handled his gun with boldness and determination in the advanced guard, and brought heavy covering fire on the enemy's position until it fell. He then rushed forward with the first wave, and personally captured a machine gun and crew of six men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 18 January 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Mounted Rifles/Main Body