Albert de Bolton Peal STEWARD

Regimental number33954
OccupationClerk
Next of kinMother, Mrs W R Steward, 24 Cheltenham Terrace Devonport Auckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 21st Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 74 Ulimaroa on 19 January 1917
Final rankCorporal
Final unit2nd 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: 13 March 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 7