Gideon Frederick POTT

Regimental number10/2737
AddressKaponga, New Plymouth
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs F K Pott, Montosa, New Plymouth
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 August 1915
Final rank2nd Lieutenant
Final unit2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 1st October, 1918, near Crevecoeur. His platoon maintained its position under his direction when it was quite isolated by a counter attack. Later, when his company commander became a casualty, he took command at a critical period.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 February 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Sixth

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