Phillip BOYLEN

Regimental number13866
OccupationBaker
Next of kinWife, Mrs G E Boylen, Beaumont, Otago
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 14th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 26 June 1916
The infantry component of the 14th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankCorporal
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'For gallantry and consistent devotion to duty in the field during the period from 17th Sept, to 31st December 1918. During the fighting throughout this period until the commencement of the armistice this Non Commissioned Officer did uniformly good work. He was cool and resolute in action and always set a splendid example to his men. He has the power of leadership and a high conception of his duties.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 July 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 34, p. 13

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