Harold George PRICE

Regimental number2/1815
AddressCambridge Street, Levin
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, William George Price, Cambridge Street, Levin
Rank on embarkationGunner
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 13 June 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the operations 24th/26th August in the Bapaume Sector on several occasions when his Company was held up by an enemy machine gun and which was inflicting heavy casualties on his platoon, this NCO organised bombing parties and by great skill and leadership was successful in wiping out the machine gun post. Throughout the whole operations from August 24th/September 14th he set a fine example of gallantry and devotion to duty.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 February 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Fifth

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