Gavin Douglas ALEXANDER

Regimental number4/513
Date of birth14 March 1893
Place of birthAuckland
AddressClovernook Road, Mount Eden, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinE B Alexander, Clovernook Road, Auckland
Rank on embarkationCorporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Engineers
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 16 October 1914
Final rank2nd Lieutenant
Final unitNew Zealand Divisional Signal Company
FateDied of wounds 15 September 1916
Place of burialDartmoor Cemetery (Plot I, Row A, Grave No 47), Becordel-Becourt, France
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous good work and devotion to duty throughout the campaign.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 June 1916

Mentioned in Despatches

'For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the of period General Sir C. Munro's command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 July 1916

Mentioned in Despatches

'Mentioned in General I. Hamilton's despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander in Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 5 November 1915

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Engineers/Main Body

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