Thomas Augustus BISHOP

Regimental number11367
OccupationStudent
Next of kinFather, J J Bishop, Dunvegan, Titirangi, Auckland
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 1 May 1916
Final rankSergeant
Final unit2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 29th September when his Platoon Commander was wounded he took command of the Platoon and on 30th September 1918 all the Officers of the Company being casualties he took command of the Company. He showed excellent qualities of leadership and considerable daring and handled his Company very skillfully."
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 March 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 30, p. 2

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