Regimental number | 10/3737 |
Occupation | Farm hand |
Next of kin | Stepsister, Mrs Boyce, c/o Electric-power Station, Napier |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For great gallantry and devotion to duty. Near Gravenstafel on 4th October, as a Company runner, he acted with most exemplary bravery and dash. He displayed most untiring devotion to duty in taking messages to and from the front line under fire, invariably delivering them safely. His wonderful cheerfulness under the most trying conditions as well as his courage, was a splendid example to all ranks.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 22 |
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