Francis Clive Ramsden UPTON

Regimental number6/854
AddressRangiora
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinThomas Everard Upton, Moreton Saye, Alford Forest Road, Ashburton
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his platoon with great courage and initiative, and organised a bombing party to repel an enemy attack. Later, he carried out a most valuable reconnaissance.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 25 November 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body