John James RIDDETT

Regimental number2/181
AddressWellington
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinWilliam Riddett, 98 Stamford Road, East Ham Essex England
Rank on embarkationCorporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He made repeated trips with ammunition to the guns, despite being under heavy fire. He set a splendid example to his men throughout, and enabled the battery to keep a supply of ammunition.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 December 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Main Body

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