Regimental number | 33954 |
Occupation | Clerk |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs W R Steward, 24 Cheltenham Terrace Devonport Auckland |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 21st Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 74 Ulimaroa on |
Final rank | Corporal |
Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At Crevecoeur on 30th September 1918 when his Platoon Commander was wounded his platoon was counter attacked and forced back over a branch of the river. He conducted the retirement in a very skilful manner and showed marked courage and ability throughout the whole operation.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 7 |