Regimental number | 6/1191 |
Address | 14 Abberley Road, St Albans |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | Mrs H Simpson, 14 Abberley Road, St Albans, Christchurch |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Operations: On British Front, opposite Beaumont Hamel, 26th March 1918 and subsequent days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a heavy bombardment of the Battalion Sector, telephonic communication between all four front Line Companies and Battalion Headquarters was completely destroyed. At great personal risk, this NCO picked his way through a much shelled area, mended the many breaks in his Company wire, and thus reestablished communication with the front line. By this wire, also touch between Companies and Battalion Headquarters was maintained in a dangerous situation. This NCO's gallant conduct
and devotion to duty were of the greatest assistance to the whole Battalion.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body |
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