Regimental number | 23/1786 |
Occupation | Civil servant |
Next of kin | Father, F K Reeves, 78 Hill Street, Wellington |
Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1915, 3rd Reinforcements of 1st Battalion, E Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 38 Tahiti on |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Having led his platoon to its objective he took command of another platoon which had lost its officer, capturing its objective and reorganizing the men, afterwards supervising the consolidation under heavy shell fire. Although wounded he sent a report of the situation to his headquarters, and did not relinquish command until relieved by one of his comrades. He set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 16, p. 1 |