Ernest Oliver SPRAGGS

Regimental number13/853
AddressTe Awamutu
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs Elizabeth Spraggs, Te Awamutu
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 3rd Reinforcements, Auckland Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Tahiti on 14 February 1915
Final rankBattery Sergeant
Final unit2nd Army Brigade, New Zealand Field Artillery
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 16th September 1918, to 15th March 1919.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 July 1919

Meritorious Service Medal

'In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Armies in France and Flanders.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 18 January 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Mounted Rifles/Third
Date of death24 July 1915
Age at death36
Place of burialHillsborough Cemetery (Area 4, Block E, Lot No 45), Auckland

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