| Regimental number | 10903 |
| Occupation | Hardware assistant |
| Next of kin | Father, John Rusterholz, 147 Tory Street Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), 1st New Zealand Cyclist Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 52 Mokoia on |
| Final rank | Lance Corporal |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry, skill, and leadership. On the 29th September 1918, near La Vacquerie this NCO?s platoon commander and platoon Sergeant became casualties early in the advance. L/Corporal Rusterholtz at once took charge of his platoon and led it with great gallantry and skill to the final objective outflanking several enemy machine guns and capturing many of the enemy. His gallantry and
leadership was a splendid example to his comrades.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 31, p. 6 |