Regimental number | 6/2001 |
Address | Cadogan Sefton Road, Timaru |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | Father, John Goodrick Shreddin Tonkin, Zetland Hotel Christchurch |
Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 21 Willochra on |
Final rank | Captain (Temporary Major) |
Final unit | Canterbury Regiment |
Medals |
Croix de Guerre (France) 'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'Sir D Haig's despatch dated 8th November, 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations east of Ypres on October 4th 1917. This Officer was in command of a Company and throughout the operations acted with great gallantry. He personally guided his Company through a heavy barrage to its objective and although wounded carried on until the objective was won and consolidated. Throughout 31/2 years of service he has on numerous
occasions proved himself to be a courageous and capable Officer. He has always inspired confidence of his men, by his cheerfulness and disregard for danger under difficult and trying conditions.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Fourth |