Charles Stewart ALEXANDER

Regimental number32495
Date of birth1 April 1895
Place of birthMangaipiko
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinFather, Charles Monrath Alexander, Te Awamutu
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 22nd Reinforcements, E Company (Unattached)
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Mokoia on 13 February 1917
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He led a small party on his own initiative to fill a gap between his own company and another unit. He rushed a pill-box which was inflicting casualties on two battalions and captured thirty prisoners and three machine guns. He showed the greatest initiative and courage throughout.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 26 November 1917

Discharge date17 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 28 March 1918.

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 55, p. 15

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