Rupert James BOND

Regimental number2/573
AddressSymonds Street, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, S Bond, Symonds Street, Auckland
Rank on embarkationGunner
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Final rankCorporal
Final unitNew Zealand Field Artillery
FateKilled in Action 13 June 1917
Place of burialLa Plus Douve Farm Cemetery (Plot IV, Row E, Grave No 4), Belgium
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Stephen and Jane M. Bond, Auckland
Medals

Military Medal

'Was with an ammunition wagon on the Longueval-Flers Road on the 20th September 1916, when it came under the enemy's fire. Two of the drivers were wounded and three horses killed. He managed to extricate the wounded men from the horses and get them away, and also save the unwounded horses. During the whole time the place was being heavily shelled, but he saw the thing through and the road was clear before they left the scene.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 9 December 1916

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Main Body

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