Frederick Alexander SUTHERLAND

Regimental number23/1206
Address50 Sophia Street, Timaru
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs P Sutherland, Brydone, Southland
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Mauganui on 10 October 1915
Medals

Bar to Military Medal

'Operations east of Cambrai, 13 October to 11 November 1918. Continuous devotion to duty. On 8th November he led a patrol to Eugnies and finding the enemy gone sent back a report and then pushed on to La Louviere and gained touch with the enemy, remained in touch until the infantry arrived. This NCO's devotion to his duty is worthy of great praise, he is resourceful and brave in his enterprises and has proved a tower of strength in the recent operations.'
Source: London Gazette

Military Medal

'Gallant conduct and devotion to duty. Finding himself the only sergeant left in his Company, he assisted his Company Commander in the advance and showed great gallantry in leading a platoon. Assisted in consolidation and displayed great courage in the face of heavy fire, exhibiting a fine example to the men whilst things were very unpleasant throughout from shell fire.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 November 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: C Company/1st NZRB