Albert Henry SAGE

Regimental number12/3805
Date of birth1 December 1893
Place of birthTe Aroha
OccupationClerk
Next of kinFather, J Sage, Takapau, Hawke's Bay
Rank on embarkationRQMS
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 37 SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'During the attack on the Messines Ridge on 7th June 1917 he was Signalling Sergeant for the Battalion who on the morning of 7th June repeatedly laid his line to Brigade Headquarters under heavy shell fire. Though unsuccessful in maintaining communication he stuck to his work and showed courage and devotion to duty in a very marked way. Though knocked about by shell fire several times he continued at his duty.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917

Date of death12 November 1986 Auckland
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 13