Regimental number | 13095 |
Occupation | School teacher |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs C A B Russell, 15 Terrace Gardens, Wellington |
Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Reinforcements to 4th Battalion, H Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 53 Navua on |
Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'Honours Despatch for Period 22nd September 1917, to 24th February 1918 (inclusive).'
Source: London Gazette Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. He led his company with great skill in an attack in a heavy mist, and captured his objective with many prisoners and machine guns. He set a splendid example of energy and courage to his men.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 31, p. 22 |
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