Robert William THOMAS

Regimental number28236
OccupationJournalist
Next of kinFather, W Thomas, Press Office, Taumarunui
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), New Zealand Rifle Brigade Details, G Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Athenic on 30 December 1916
Final rankCorporal
Final unit2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment (attached 2nd Light Trench Mortar Battery)
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For consistent and efficient Service as Battery Q.M.S. During the fighting in September, October and November 1918, this NCO by his devoted service and untiring energy ensured his Battery Rations being delivered. His loyalty, keenness and devotion to duty was most marked in these operations, even in the face of adverse and dangerous conditions.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 49, p. 12

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