Charles Carrington SOUTHEY

Regimental number10918
Date of birth18 July 1889
Place of birthHawera, Taranaki
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSchool teacher
AddressPaengaroa, Bay of Plenty
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Height5' 9.75"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinFather, Herbert Southey, Tauranga
Enlistment date7 March 1916
Place of enlistmentTrentham
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), 1st New Zealand Cyclist Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 52 Mokoia on 6 May 1916
Final rank2nd Lieutenant
Final unitNew Zealand Cyclist Battalion
FateCommenced return to New Zealand
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 1st Novemeber 1918, south of Valenciennes. He was ordered to reconnoitre with a patrol beyond the final objective. Finding this impracticable owing to the proximity of the enemy, he at once joined in with the Infantry, who were few and hard pressed, and helped them through the day, especially in repelling a counter-attack. At the close of the day he sent in a clear report on the events in his area.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 10 December 1919

Military Medal

'For bravery in the field.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 28 January 1918

Discharge date30 October 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death19 June 1976 Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Age at death86
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 31, p. 6
Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805
London Gazette

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