Regimental number | 12/1006 |
Address | 4 Princes Street, Auckland |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs May Waterson, 23 Ruthven Street, Hillhead, Glasgow, Scotland |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in charge of advanced traffic posts. The roads in the vicinity were at times subjected to heavy shelling, but regardless of his own safety he carried out his duties with great ability and resource.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body |
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