Alexander THOMSON

Regimental number25/12
OccupationTeacher
Next of kinFriend, William Chipchase, Te Arai, Rodney North, Auckland
Rank on embarkationCaptain
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 5 February 1916
A Company, 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, left Wellington on board three ships (HMNZT 42 'Ulimaroa', HMNZT 43 'Mokoia', and HMNZT 44 'Navua'), It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period September 25th, 1917, to midnight, February 24/25th, 1918. Sir D. Haig's despatch of the 7th April 1918.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 May 1918

Military Cross

'For gallantry and devotion to duty, and consistent good work both as a Company Commander and as temporary Second in Command of the Battalion. In the Passchendaele Offensive on 12th October 1917, he handled his Company with judgment and skill, and displayed most courage under heavy fire. As second in Command of the Battalion, he has done consistently excellent work, displaying great energy. I cannot speak too highly of the manner in which this Officer performs his duty.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 1

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