
| Regimental number | 11976 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E M Tait, c/o Grindlay and Co, London, England |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 51 Ulimaroa on |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Messines Offensive ? 7th to 9th June 1917. Throughout the operations at Messines this man who was a Company Runner repeatedly carried messages over exposed ground under heavy fire. He showed both boldness and resource, and his work in maintaining touch was of the greatest value.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 30, p. 7 |
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