Gilbert Vere BOGLE

Regimental number3/534
AddressWaipukurau, Hawke's Bay
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWife, Mrs G V Bogle, c/o High Commissioner for New Zealand, London
Rank on embarkationCaptain
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Final rankCaptain
Final unitNew Zealand Medical Corps
FateKilled in Action 17 September 1916
Age at death from cemetery records32
Place of burialQuarry Cemetery (Plot VI, Row B, Grave No 3), Montauban, France
Miscellaneous information from
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Parents: James Kennedy Bogle and Annie Stafforl Bogle; Wife: Margaret Richmond Bogle, 'Mahina', Eastbourne, Wellington
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'For special devotion to duty at Flers on 15th and 16th September 1916. Captain Bogle, New Zealand Medical Corps (Regimental Medical Officer attached 1st Battalion, 3rd New Zealand Rifle Brigade, established an aid station near Flers on 15th September and organised the dressing and evacuation of wounded of his own and other units, a very large number passing through his station. He worked ceaselessly in the open under continual shell fire for 36 hours without rest or meals until he was killed by a shell five (5) minutes before the Battalion moved out on relief on 16th September. His untiring efforts undoubtedly saved many lives and throughout he displayed an extraordinary devotion to duty. The work done by this officer since the arrival of his Unit in France last April has been exceptionally good. He has always shown great interest in his work and the low sick rate of his Unit is material proof of his excellent work.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 4 January 1917

Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Medical Corps/1st NZRB