John STUART

Regimental number11/1063
AddressHalcombe
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, John Stuart, Middlemuir, Methlick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 3rd Reinforcements, Wellington Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Aparima on 14 February 1915
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'During enemy raid on T.88 Houplines Sector on 15/11/16. Although surrounded by enemy and 50 of his team had become casualties, Corporal Stuart successfully guarded and kept his machine gun in action until enemy raiding party was repulsed.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 June 1917

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the advance West of Passchendaele on 12th October, when his Officer was killed, this noncommissioned officer carried on and located positions for his guns, and supervised his men under heavy fire, until seriously wounded himself. He set a splendid example of gallantry and determination.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 January 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Mounted Rifles/Third