Albert BRADLEY

Regimental number10207
Date of birth14 July 1891
Place of birthThorndon, England
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinMother, Mrs Herbert E Bradley, 7 Slack End, near Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Enlistment date19 October 1915
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 11th Reinforcements (including Details to make up shortages in 10th Reinforcements), J Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 1 April 1916
The 11th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships (HMNZT 49 'Maunganui' and HMNZT 50 'Tahiti'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. The Nominal Roll gives the date of departure as 1 April 1916; harbour records indicate that the actual date of embarkation was 2 April 1916.
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his section with superb dash against a strong enemy post. A bomb blew his foot off, but he continued to urge his men on, and then crawled back unassisted to his lines. He encountered two of the enemy on the way back, and shot them. He did splendid service.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 30 August 1918

Discharge date2 February 1920
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Wounded in action, 4 May 1918.

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death2 June 1969 Hamilton
Age at death77
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 28, p. 17

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