Giles VARRALL

Regimental number2/692
Address6a Martin Square Wellington
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMrs R Daniels, 32 Ford St Rochester Kent England
Rank on embarkationBombardier
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Final rankBattery Sergeant Major
Final unit1st Battery, 1st Artillery Brigade, New Zealand Field Artillery
Medals

Croix de Guerre (Belgium)

'For consistent gallantry and devotion to duty under shell fire whilst in charge of ammunition wagons at the gun positions and in particular on the night of 21st/22nd August near Puisieux, whilst both the road and the Battery positions were being heavily shelled, he guided every team into the gun position and it was only by his coolness and example that the supply of ammunition to the guns could have been carried out.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 5 April 1919

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'He has done continuous good work for four years and four months. On several occasions when the column was subjected to heavy shell fire he showed an utter disregard for danger, and attended the wounded men and horses, and got the ammunition through on all occasions.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 March 1920

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Main Body