Fred WAITE

Regimental number4/448
AddressWaiwera, South Otago
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWife, Mrs Fred Waite, Waiwera, South Otago
Rank on embarkationLieutenant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Engineers
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 16 October 1914
Medals

Distinguished Service Order

'On the night of 2nd and 3rd May, 1915, during the operations in the neighbourhood of Gaba Tepe, for gallantry and resource in rallying his men and leading them forward at critical moments.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 15 June 1915

Mentioned in Despatches

'Mentioned in General Ian Hamilton's despatch of 20th May 1915.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 5 August 1915

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