John Adam SOMMERVILLE

Regimental number11/601
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinWife, Mrs Clara Sommerville, Mataroa, Rangitikei County
Rank on embarkationCaptain
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 6 May 1916
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: 12 January 1918

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: 6 July 1917

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: 16 August 1917

Other detailsEx Main Body
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 31, p. 1