Louis Murray SHERA

Regimental number4/439
AddressPenrose, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinBrother, H C B Shera, Manager, Bank of New Zealand, Ngaruawahia
Rank on embarkationCaptain
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Engineers
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 16 October 1914
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'Mentioned in General I. Hamilton's despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander in Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 5 November 1915

Military Cross

'Has commanded the Field Troop, N.Z.E. in Gallipoli since 12 May. He has been the senior officer on Walker's Ridge for nearly 4 months and has done extremely good and able work there on defences and mining.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 January 1916

Officer of the Order of the British Empire

'For skill, ability and organising power shown during the period under consideration 25th February 1918-16th September 1918 in directing the construction of reinforced concrete work for Heavy Artillery in the neighbourhood of Ypres and in the work of organising defensive lines near Mailly Mallet and Hebuterne.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 January 1919

Mentioned in Despatches

'Sir D Haig's despatch dated 8th November, 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 31 December 1917

Mentioned in Despatches

'For exceptionally good service during the period under consideration 26th February, 1917 to 20th September 1917, which included the long and trying preparations for the Battle of Messines and also during a period of 19 months active service in Gallipoli and France. 10 months as a Field Company Commander. He is able and indefatigable and has always gained the confidence of the Brigade and Battalions Commanders with whom he has been associated.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 December 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Engineers/Main Body