Thomas Murray Edward RICHMOND

Regimental number53414
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinMother, Mrs I Richmond, Taikorea, Palmerston North
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 28th Reinforcements (First Draft), Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Waitemata on 14 July 1917
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On two occasions when he was the only member of his Lewis gun team left he kept his gun, and by maintaining his positions, was of great importance, was the means of maintaining the line intact.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 15 November 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 69, p. 6