Regimental number | 36504 |
Occupation | Railway porter |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs J I D Webster, 204 Hazeldean Road, Christchurch |
Rank on embarkation | Corporal |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, G Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 75 Waitemata on |
Final rank | Company Sergeant Major |
Final unit | 2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When only the company commander was left, this warrant officer took charge of the right half of the
company, led it forward, and cleared a wood. He then, with one other non commissioned officer, rushed a trench, capturing two machine-guns and killing the
crews. He then reorganised his men and consolidated in the wood. He set a splendid example to the men.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 28 |