Clive SOMERVILLE

Regimental number11/1100
AddressMaharhara, Hawke's Bay
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWife, Mrs H M Somerville, c/o Mrs Harding, Tarewa, Waipukurau
Rank on embarkationCaptain
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, Wellington Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Tahiti on 13 June 1915
Final rankMajor
Final unit12th Battery, 3rd Brigade, New Zealand Field Artillery
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'Honours Despatch for Period 22nd September 1917, to 24th February 1918 (inclusive).'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 May 1918

Mentioned in Despatches

'February 26th to September 29th, 1917. A resolute Battery Commander with a high sense of duty. Originally commanded a section of the Divisional Ammunition Column, the horses of which were kept in excellent condition, and has for some six months commanded a Battery with success.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 December 1917

Distinguished Service Order

'For continuous good service in the field. He has commanded a battery throughout the period with conspicuous ability, particularly during the recent mobile operations. His energy has been unceasing, and he has on many occasions carried out his duties regardless of heavy enemy fire.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 January 1919

Mentioned in Despatches

'Sir D Haig's despatch dated 8th November, 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 31 December 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Mounted Rifles/Fifth