John RENNIE

Regimental number6/126
Address6 Regent Street, Woolston
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMrs L Rennie, 6 Regent Street, Woolston, Christchurch
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For gallant conduct and devotion to duty through continuous service extending over a period of 31/2 years. This NCO left New Zealand with the Main Expeditionary Force and has been continuously at duty ever since. He has proved his courage and ability on numerous occasions and has always inspired the greatest confidence of his officers and the men who have been under his command.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 June 1918

Croix de Guerre (Belgium)

'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 12 July 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body

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