Harold SPEIGHT

Regimental number2/1499
AddressCentral Terrace, Kelburn, Wellington
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs M H Speight, St Georges Bay Road, Parnell, Auckland
Rank on embarkationGunner
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force. 4th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 17 April 1915
New Zealand Field Artillery, 4th Reinforcements, left New Zealand on board two ships ('Willochra' and 'Knight Templar'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His battery was suddenly subjected to an intense bombardment. He at once went into the open and visited the battery positions, and directed the removal of all his men to cover. His prompt action and great courage saved many casualties to the battery.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 18 June 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Fourth

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