Linton Harry RUNCIMAN

Regimental number11/2216
OccupationSheep farmer
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Runciman, Ballance Street, Gisborne
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Wellington Mounted Rifles, B Squadron
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Final rankBattery Sergeant Major
Final unit7th Battery, 1st Brigade, New Zealand Field Artillery
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'He showed great courage, and set a splendid example throughout the recent operations. He invariably accompanied the ammunition to the guns, and never once, although under heavy shell fire, did he fail to get through with all that was required.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 6

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