Philip Lowry RANDELL

Regimental number10/2288
Addressc/o J Randall, Railway Workshops, Wanganui
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, James Randell, Railway Workshops, Wanganui
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 13 June 1915
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field during operations near Gouzeaucourt Wood from 12th to 14th September 1918. During the above operations this soldier rendered very valuable services as a signaller in laying out and maintaining a telephone line from Battalion Headquarters to a Front Company. The work was dangerous and difficult as the line was frequently broken, but largely owing to his efforts communication was kept up. Time and again he repaired the line under heavy shell fire, and his work proved invaluable throughout the course of the operations.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 February 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Fifth

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