Stanley ROBINSON

Regimental number12/3795
Date of birth31 December 1894
Place of birthOturoa, Rotorua
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinFather, S Robinson, Ngongotaha, Rotorua
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 37 SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Final rankCompany Sergeant Major (Warrant Officer Class II)
Final unit2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 31 July 1917
Place of burialMud Corner Cemetery (Plot II, Row D, Grave No 11), Ploegsteert, Belgium
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has displayed great gallantry and leadership during recent operations, and has performed consistent good work throughout.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 4 June 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 17

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