Henry Thomas WALLER

Regimental number23/948
AddressPutaruru
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs J H Waller, Somerstown, Te Aroha
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Mauganui on 10 October 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty throughout the operations round Messines on the 7th and 8th June 1917. Rifleman Waller acted as a stretcher-bearer. He worked continuously day and night under very heavy fire, tending and carrying back wounded. He was conspicuous for his courage and cheerfulness and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 16 August 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: C Company/1st NZRB