James Rositer BONGARD

Regimental number24/55
Address15 Vauxhall Road, Devonport, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs Emily Bongard, Vauxhall Road, Devonport, Auckland
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led a small party against an enemy battery, killing a gun team and damaging a gun. He set a splendid example throughout the operations.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 December 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: A Company/2nd NZRB

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