Hinton James BLAKE

Regimental number26/388
OccupationPlumber
Next of kinFather, Charles Blake, Waingawa
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 5 February 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He gallantly led his section in the attack on Messines on 7th June 1917, particularly in an attack on an enemy gun position. He set a fine example bayoneting a number of the enemy. After the position was consolidated he did good work in tending the wounded.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 22

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