| Regimental number | 47643 |
| Occupation | Pipemaker |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J H Rees, c/o W Collins, Valley Road, Anderson's Bay, Dunedin |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 25th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Turakina on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry. This man was No.1 of a Lewis machine gun section. On 4th November 1918, east of Villereaux he encountered an enemy field Battery
which was causing many casualties. Pte Rees brought very effective fire to bear on the gunners of this battery putting some out of action, and causing the remainder to flee. His fine work and utter disregard of personal danger was an inspiration to his comrades.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 62, p. 9 |