Edward Thomas REES

Regimental number10418
OccupationAccountant
Next of kinWife, Mrs Mabel Saunders Rees, Augustus Street, Thames
Rank on embarkationSergeant Major
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), Wellington Infantry Battalion, J Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Mokoia on 6 May 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 31st July during operations West of Warneton he commanded a party of ten which advanced to establish a post 300 yards in front of our line. He successfully consolidated his post and concealed it with great skill. He showed great courage and leadership. Though wounded continued at his duty.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 September 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 31, p. 7

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