George Aubrey Geddes TAIT

Regimental number11976
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinMother, Mrs E M Tait, c/o Grindlay and Co, London, England
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 51 Ulimaroa on 1 May 1916
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: 16 August 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 30, p. 7