Valentine STOCKER

Regimental number2/805
AddressPrivate Bag, Gisborne
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Archdeacon Stocker, 13 Dee Street, St Albans, Christchurch
Rank on embarkationBombardier
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He remained for two days in the telephone pit of his battery to answer calls under most intense fire. Later although severely wounded, he remained at his post. He has previously done good work.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 December 1916

Family/military connectionsBrother: 24236 Pte Lance STOCKER, 1st Bn, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, killed in action, 29 May 1917.
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Main Body