| Regimental number | 40463 |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Catherine Agnes Strong, 89 Beresford Street, Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, G Company (Unattached) |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington |
| The New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements left New Zealand on two ships, 'Ruapehu' on 14 March 1917, and 'Corinthic' on 2 April 1917. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which of these ships the members of G Company embarked. | |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 8th October, near Crevecouer. During the attack on 8th October Rifleman Strong displayed great initiative and daring. When the advance was held up by an enemy machine gun he crawled to the flank and shot the machine gunner. In addition, and throughout the operation Rifleman Strong did exceptionally good work as Company Runner, repeatedly passing through heavy barrages.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 31 |