Walter STOCKDALE

Regimental number23/605
AddressTomes Road, Papanui, Christchurch
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, J W Stockdale, Tomes Road, Papanui, Christchurch
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
Final rankLance Corporal
Final unit1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals

Military Medal

'For continuous gallantry and devotion to duty throughout the recent offensive actions from 21st August to 12th September 1918. Stockdale is NCO in charge of Battalion Linesman and worked night and day in his endeavours to maintain his wires. Signal communication was extremely difficult owing to heavy shell fire but by his fine personal example he heartened the men and kept the lines maintained.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 March 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: B Company/1st NZRB