Regimental number | 12/878 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Cambrisge, Waikato |
Address | Eureka, Waikato |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | Father, Daniel Tribe, Eureka, Waikato |
Previous military service | Served in Cambridge Mounted Rifles Regiment, Territorial Force. |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
Final rank | Sergeant |
Final unit | 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He is the senior NCO of the battalion scouts, and has organised and carried out scouting work of the very
highest importance to the battalion. During the recent enemy retirement he organised his scouts with considerable skill, and kept in such close contact with the enemy that the smallest retirement was reported immediately to battalion headquarters, and proved of immense value. His own patrol work produced
valuable information. He has frequently shown gallantry and initiative under fire.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 80 |
Place of burial | Hamilton Park Cemetery, Newstead, Hamilton |
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