Percival Cyril BOATE

Regimental number8/1370
Date of birth9 August 1876
Place of birthDiver, England
OccupationFreezing trade
AddressOnerahi, Whangarei
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWife, Mrs K T Boate, Onerahi, Whangarei
Previous military serviceServed in South Africa (Queen's Medal with 6 clasps; King's Medal with 2 clasps).
Enlistment date22 October 1914
Rank on embarkationSergeant Major
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 December 1914
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry on the 9th August, 1915, at Chunuk Bair (DARDANELLES), when, with another non-commissioned officer, he displayed great bravery and resource in holding the right flank, a weak point requiring great vigilance.)
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 14 January 1916

Medaille Militaire

'For distinguished services during the campaign.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 24 February 1916

Discharge date28 February 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Medaille Militaire, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Second. See other entry.
Date of death20 January 1925 Auckland
Age at death48

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