David Duncan RENNIE

Regimental number8/3744
OccupationCarpenter
Next of kinFather, Andrew Rennie, Glenberbie, Drumlethee, Kincardineshire, Scotland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Final rankLance Corporal
Final unitNo.1 Field Company, New Zealand Engineers
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At Crevecoeur on the 1st October 1918, he worked at a bridge continuously for 10 hours under machine gun and shell fire. His gallantry and steadiness set a fine example to his men. On the 2nd October he displayed the same qualities in similar circumstances while constructing another bridge at the same place.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 March 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 32

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