John Hector STEELE

Regimental number33128
Place of birthAustralia
OccupationDecorator
Next of kinMother, Mrs A M Steele, Walters Road, Kingsland, Auckland
Rank on embarkationCompany Sergeant Major
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, H Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 88 Athenic on 16 July 1917
Final rankSergeant
Final unit4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For great gallantry, initiative, and devotion to duty. On 4th November 1918, during the attack on Le Quesnoy, his platoon officer was killed; he immediately assumed command of the platoon, and by good leadership reached his objective and consolidated. His work throughout the day was excellent.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 68, p. 10

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