William WHITE

Regimental number6/3199
AddressMakikihi
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs E White, Makikihi, South Canterbury
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy had penetrated a small portion of the line occupied by the battalion adjoining his battalion, he rapidly organised a bombing party and worked along the trench and ejected the raiders, capturing nine prisoners. His rapid grasp of the situation, combined with clever and gallant leadership, enabled the line to be restored.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 September 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Seventh

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