Robert James SUMMERS

Regimental number27610
OccupationShepherd
Next of kinFather, William Summers, Queenstown, Otago
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Pakeha on 23 September 1916
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 16th September 1918, to 15th March 1919.'
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette'

FateKilled in Action 24 October 1918
Place of burialCross Roads Cemetery (Plot I, Row E, Grave No 12), Fontaine-au-Bois, France
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 17