Charles Robert RAWLINGS

Regimental number6/331
OccupationLabourer
Next of kinBrother, William Rawlings, Mangere Road, Otahuhu
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 12th Reinforcements to 2nd Battalion, F Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 16 October 1916
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led all the platoons of his company to their positions, supervised their dispositions and the consolidation, and reconnoitred the company front under heavy shelling. He set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 October 1916

Other detailsEx Main Body
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 43, p. 26