Herbert Lancelot SAIL

Regimental number3/1189
Address101 Olliviers Road, Linwood
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMrs Mary Ann Burt, 101 Olliviers Road, Linwood, Christchurch
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, New Zealand Medical Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of a bearer party he twice led them into what appeared certain death from shell fire to rescue the wounded. He was largely responsible for saving three men's lives, deliberately entering the worst spot to do his work, and showing magnificent courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Medical Corps/Seventh