Ridley WHITEFIELD

Regimental number26/643
OccupationMotorman
Next of kinFather, J Whitefield, Rawene, Hokianga, Auckland
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 6 February 1916
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in leading a bombing attack to drive the enemy from high ground. With great determination he rushed forward with his party, shot three of the enemy, and captured the post with two machine-guns and two minenwerfers. When the enemy counter-attacked he drove them back with great coolness and skill.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 15 October 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 31

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