Jack Lister BRATHWAITE

Regimental number4/354
AddressHastings
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, R Brathwaite, Hastings
Rank on embarkationSapper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Engineers
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 16 October 1914
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'Mentioned in despatches from General Sir Alexander Murray, K.C.B., Commander in Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force).'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 December 1916

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He showed great gallantry on several occasions in repairing the lines destroyed by hostile fire. He set a splendid example throughout the operations.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 25 November 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Engineers/Main Body

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