Alvin WARD

Regimental number4/855
Addressc/o W J Harris, 78 High Street, Christchurch
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinE Ward, Wards Terrace, Rooks Nest, Oatwood, Wakefield, Yorkshire,England
Rank on embarkationSapper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Engineers
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 17 April 1915
The 4th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Engineers, left New Zealand on board three ships, HMNZT 21 'Willochra', HMNZT 22 'Knight Templar', and HMNZT 23 'Waitomo'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankSergeant
Final unitNo.2 Field Company, New Zealand Engineers
Medals

Croix de Guerre (Belgium)

'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 12 July 1918

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of the 4th-5th October, 1918, at Rues des Vignes, in charge of a party detailed to launch a raft for the crossing of the St. Quentin Canal. He carried the material some 2,000 yards through heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and constructed the raft, enabling the infantry to cross at dawn.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 18 February 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Engineers/Fourth

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