Herbert Henry THOMASON

Regimental number6/369
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinFather, Henry Thomason, 122 St Vincent Street, Nelson
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 32nd Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 95 Willochra on 22 November 1917
Final rankSergeant
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field from 24th August to 31st August 1918. At Loupart Wood on 24th August he led his platoon forward in the attack with skill and determination, killing a machine gun crew and capturing a gun. When the attack was over he reorganised his platoon and then led forward a bombing party which successfully cleared his front. At Bancourt he again skillfully led forward his platoon in the leading wave of the attack and showed great resource and skill in reorganising his line.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 January 1919

Other detailsEx Main Body
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 75, p. 28

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