Sydney BOARD

Regimental number20290
Date of birth21 July 1895
Place of birthBristol, England
OccupationShepherd
Next of kinSister, Miss L Board, Wellesley Road, Napier
Enlistment date1 May 1916
Rank on embarkationLance Sergeant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 16th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 62 Mokoia on 21 August 1916
Final rankSergeant
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals

Disinguished Conduct Medal

'For marked gallantry and good work east of LE QUESNOY on 4th November, 1918. Early in the attack, when his platoon officer became a casualty, he took over command of the platoon, and led them admirably. His platoon inflicted many casualties on the enemy, and captured about two hundred prisoners and ten machine guns. Throughout the attack he displayed fine courage and leadership.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 12 March 1919

Discharge date7 June 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death22 January 1959 Porangahau
Age at death63
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 10

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