Donald Mansfield STUART

Regimental number10/3095
Addressc/o F W Arbon, Kokako
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, W H Stuart, Wordsley, Stourbridge, England
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
Members of the Wellington Infantry Battalion, 7th Reinforcements, left New Zealand on board three ships ('Aparima', 'Navua', and 'Warrimoo'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Medal

'At Ypres from 21st to 23rd October 1917 this NCO displayed the greatest bravery and devotion to duty. While his Company was holding the front line posts he carried out very important patrols. On night of 21st he volunteered for and carried out a reconnaissance of the enemy's wire under very difficult circumstances, and brought back a reliable and most important report. Again on night of 22nd he volunteered for and carried out over very difficult ground and under continued fire a reconnaissance of the Ravereke River, returning with an exhaustive report. Throughout he showed the very greatest courage and most exceptional ability.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Seventh

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