Cecil Nonus WHITE

Regimental number13/483
AddressTe Teko, Bay of Plenty
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinT H White, Ford Street, Opotiki, Bay of Plenty
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Auckland on 16 October 1914
The Auckland Mounted Rifles, 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. He led a party forward and carried out a reconnaissance with great skill and gallantry. He drove in an enemy post and established himself in their position to cover the advance of his squadron.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 March 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Mounted Rifles/Main Body