Alfred John RANDALL

Regimental number4/433
Addressc/o Mrs Bloxham, Mountain Road, Mount Albert, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Edward Randall, 262 Liverpool Street, Reading, England
Rank on embarkationSapper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Engineers
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 16 October 1914
Final rankLance Corporal
Final unitNo.3 Field Company, New Zealand Field Engineers
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'At Le Quesnoy, on 4th November, 1918, he was in charge of a ladder party detailed to place a ladder against the ramparts. He carried the ladder 1,200 yards through heavy fire, and went over with the first platoon into the fortress and removed mines from the bridges at the gates of the town. He showed great courage and determination.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 18 January 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Engineers/Main Body

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