Regimental number | 6/1129 |
Address | 117 Bridal Path Road, Heathcote |
Marital status | Married |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Rhind, 117 Richardson Street, Woolstonm Christchurch |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
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 |
Mentioned in Despatches 'For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of General Sir C. Munro's command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and good work when in charge of scouts and snipers. He also frequently went out alone on risky enterprises, and has accounted for several of the enemy.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body |
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