Christopher Gowett Clement VEITCH

Regimental number3/1205
Date of birth12 August 1894
Place of birthKaikoura
OccupationClerk
AddressBank of New Zealand, Hamilton
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, James Veitch, Seddon, Marlborough
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, New Zealand Medical Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
Final rankLance Corporal
Final unitNew Zealand Medical Corps
FateCommenced return to New Zealand
Medals

Military Medal

'For gallantry and devotion to duty on October 4th at Gravenstafel. This man carried on with untiring energy for 36 hours. By his coolness under fire and utter disregard for personal safety he brought in many men exposed to the enemy's fire. He set a splendid example to the rest of the men.'
Source: 'London Gazete'
Date: 17 December 1917

Discharge date13 December 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Medical Corps/Seventh