John BLACK

Regimental number9/245
AddressNokomai
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, John Black, Ngapara, North Otago
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Three squadrons of the Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment left New Zealand on board 'Hawke's Bay', and one squadron on board 'Verdala'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
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Mentioned in Despatches

'He handled his gun with determination and skill while holding a strong post in Grid Trench on September 27th 1916. During the whole operation on the Somme and since, he has done excellent work.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 June 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Mounted Rifles/Main Body

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