James Anthony RODGERS

Regimental number52650
OccupationSaddler
Next of kinWife, Mrs J Rodgers, Belt Street, Waimate
Rank on embarkationPrivate
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
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For conspicuous good work from 17th September to 11th November 1918. During this period he acted as Battery Saddler working long hours under trying conditions. While the Battery was short handed, he on several occasions volunteered to assist in taking up ammunition to the guns.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 69, p. 8