Henrik Hugo Alexander BLOMKVIST

Regimental number52563
OccupationBushman
Next of kinFather, Henrik Blomkvist, Pigeon Bay
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Rifle Brigade, Reinforcements, G Company (Part)
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 81 Devon on 5 April 1917
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'Operations: West of Bapaume - 25th August 1918. For gallant conduct and devotion to duty. This soldier is a Company stretcher bearer and during the advance worked tirelessly. He carried wounded under heavy M.G. fire, and his dogged perseverance and courage were a shining example of devotion to duty.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 24 January 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 67, p. 39

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