
| Regimental number | 8/2100 |
| Address | c/o Max Whysocki, Marton |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, G Potter, Opatu, Taumarunui |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 24 Maunganui on |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For great gallantry and devotion to duty. Near Gravenstafel on the 4th October, 1917, he acted as runner maintaining liaison with the Battalion on the left. He carried numerous messages to and from his own Battalion, passing through heavy shell fire. He worked unceasingly throughout the whole of the day displaying the utmost gallantry and devotion to duty, and invariably delivered his messages. His work was of the utmost value to his own unit and the Battalion on its flank.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Fifth |
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