Thomas Melville SIM

Regimental number22668
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinFather, A H Sim, Charlton via Gore
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 16th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 63 Navua on 20 August 1916
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in directing traffic under heavy shell fire during four days without rest. His fine example, coolness, and judgement had a marked influence when excitement would have added to the dangers caused by heavy congestion on a narrow road.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 26 November 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 15