| Regimental number | 26932 |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Next of kin | Father, William Henry Speakman, c/o Mrs Hutchison, corner Point Street and Mount Eden Road, Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 64 Devon on |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a Lewis gun team during an attack. A concrete enemy gun position was inflicting severe
casualties on the flank of the attack, but by skilful use of his gun he accounted for all the enemy in the gun position and enabled the advance to continue.
Throughout the advance, and after the objective was captured, he used his gun with great judgement and effect. He showed great courage and initiative
throughout.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 7 |