Arthur Roy SCRIVENER

Regimental number26/62
OccupationLaw clerk
Next of kinWife, Mrs M E A Scrivener, 77 Wicksteed Street, Wanganui
Rank on embarkationCorporal
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, C Company,
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 6 February 1916
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'For gallantry and general good work. He led his section with conspicuous skill and courage during the operations at Messines on 7th and 8th June 1917. He commanded a Platoon during the operations east of Ploegsteert Wood on 13th and 14th June, and consolidated and held his position under very heavy fire. He has always set a very fine example.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 December 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 25