William Henry Thomas WALDERS

Regimental number35052
OccupationMotor mechanic
Next of kinBrother, J Walders, Gore
Rank on embarkationCorporal
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), New Zealand Rifle Brigade Details, J Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Opawa on 2 January 1917
Final rankSergeant
Final unit1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 5th September 1918, in front of Neuville, Corporal Walder's platoon commander was killed in action, and this NCO assumed command of the platoon, leading it to its objective and there consolidating. He sent out a patrol to exploit success, thus capturing several prisoners. Corporal Walder's work was particularly fine, and he showed conspicuous initiative and qualities of leadership.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 February 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 49, p. 15