
| Regimental number | 11/601 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Clara Sommerville, Mataroa, Rangitikei County |
| Rank on embarkation | Captain |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'For gallant and distinguished conduct in the field or for other valuable services. General A.J. Murray's despatch dated 28th June 1917. (Commander in Chief,
Egyptian Expeditionary Force).'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'For gallant and distinguished conduct in the field or for other valuable services. General A.J. Murray's despatch dated 1st March 1917. (Commander in Chief,
Egyptian Expeditionary Force).'
Source: London Gazette Date: Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed fine courage and initiative in an attack and capture of two field guns.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Other details | Ex Main Body |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 31, p. 1 |
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