John Norman RAUCH

Regimental number10/3145
AddressHawera
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, John Rauch, Hawera
Rank on embarkationLieutenant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 13 November 1915
Medals

Military Cross

'For gallantry and consistent devotion to duty. During the period from 22/9/17 to 24/2/18 this Officer has commanded a Company with conspicuous success and ability. He led his Company in action near Gravenstafel on the 4th October 1917 with marked success, exercising fine judgement and personally acting with great gallantry. He has since performed his duties with consistent ability, and has always proved a most reliable officer.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1918

Family/military connectionsBrother: 10/776 Pte Walter James RAUCH, Wellington Infantry regiment, killed in action, 8 August 1915.
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Eighth