Alfred Thomas BRADY

Regimental number23/1567
OccupationCarpenter
Next of kinFather, James Brady, Dargaville
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1915, 3rd Reinforcements of 1st Battalion, E Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 38 Tahiti on 8 January 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'Between Corner Fort and Le Brideaux east of Fleurbaix. He displayed great skill and courage in reassembling his platoon which was scattered during attack on enemy's support line on 21.2.17, and when some men were advancing too far and entering our own barrage Sgt Brady ran forward, rallied the men and bought them back. He has always been a keen fighter and excellent leader. (Strength of raid 16 officers 516 ordinary ranks).'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 April 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 16, p. 2