Regimental number | 23/1567 |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Next of kin | Father, James Brady, Dargaville |
Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
Unit name | New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1915, 3rd Reinforcements of 1st Battalion, E Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 38 Tahiti on |
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: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 16, p. 2 |