John Trevor THOMAS

Regimental number32549
OccupationAuctioneer
Next of kinMother, Mrs M S Thomas, Ashburton
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 26th Reinforcements (Second Draft), E Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 86 Maunganui on 12 June 1917
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a platoon. When his platoon was out flanked by the enemy he organised a party and rushed the enemy position, capturing a machine-gun and forty two prisoners. He showed a fine personal example throughout.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 26 July 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 67, p. 4

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