Harry Archer POTVINE

Regimental number14/63
Addressc/o Grey and Menzies (Limited) Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMrs Emma Potvine, 135 Newlands Park Sydenham London England
Rank on embarkationDriver
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Army Service Corps, Divisional Train
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Waimana on 16 October 1914
Medals

Military Cross

'For excellent work whilst acting as Divisional Requisitioning Officer and as a Supply Officer from September 28th 1916 to February 1917, at the Somme and in Sailly. In September during the Somme offensive this officer when only a Junior Second Lieutenant took over and with conspicuous success carried out the duties of Supply Officer to Divisional Troops, a duty performed by a senior Captain. He has since performed consistent good work.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 4 June 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: ASC Divisional Train/Main Body

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