Thomas STOCKDILL

Regimental number6/1156
Address25 Keppel Street, New Brighton
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinGeorge Stockdill, Highbank, Ashburton
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'Mentioned in General Ian Hamilton's despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 5 August 1915

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'On 26th April, 1915, during operations near Kaba Tepe, for distinguished gallantry in recovering wounded men on the open beach under heavy fire.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1915

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body