David BORRIE

Regimental number63284
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinWife, Mrs S F Borrie, c/o W Houston, St Alban's Street, Kaitangata
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 31st Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 97 Tahiti on 16 November 1917
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field near Briastre on 11th October, 1918. This soldier is a stretcher bearer and was tireless in carrying out his duties under heavy machine gun and shell fire. He displayed fine skill and initiative as well as cool courage, and worked unceasingly until all the wounded of his Company were safely evacuated.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 May 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 75, p. 7

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