Lancelot Odard Samuel TARBUTT

Regimental number24/1555
OccupationClerk
Next of kinFather, M J Tarbutt, Robertson Road, Avondale, Auckland
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Unit nameNew Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1915, 3rd Reinforcements of 2nd Battalion, F Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Tahiti on 8 January 1916
Final rankSergeant
Final unit2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 29th September 1918 in the attack on Bon Avis Ridge he came to a steep bank held by several enemy machine guns. With little support he reached the bank capturing three guns in one nest and two in another. He showed great promptitude, coolness and disregard of danger.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 March 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 15, p. 6

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