Regimental number | 6/2754 |
Address | Kaikoura |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs V C Sinclair, 159 King Street, Sydenham, Christchurch |
Rank on embarkation | Corporal |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 27 Willochra on |
Final rank | 2nd Lieutenant |
Final unit | 1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
Medals |
Military Cross 'He organised and carried out an attack on an enemy post, during which he was badly gassed. He refused to be evacuated, and stuck to his work until he was able
to report to his commanding officer the operation had been a complete success. His gallantry and endurance were a splendid example to his men.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Sixth |
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