Arthur Claude THOMPSON

Regimental number6/2776
AddressKaikoura, Marlborough
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, S J Thompson, c/o Gas Company, Nelson
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 27 Willochra on 14 August 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'Operations Gravenstafel: 30th September to 5th October 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Every night from September 30th till October 3rd 1917, he led his ration party through heavy artillery fire, thus keeping the front line troops constantly supplied with water and rations. He displayed great bravery and disregard for his personal safety and set a fine example to the men under his command.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 December 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Sixth

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