Regimental number | 12/1015 |
Address | Pukenui, North Auckland |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | John M Reid, Pukenui, North Auckland |
Rank on embarkation | Corporal |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 8th of May, 1915, South of Krithia (Dardanelles). When both the Officer and Sergeant of his machine gun
Section had been killed, he took command, and by the efficient manner in which he handled his gun, and by his bravery and example, he was enabled to hold the
flank of his battalion, and so prevented it being turned.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body |
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