Frederick Schofield WILKINSON

Regimental number4/864
OccupationCarpenter
Next of kinMother, Mrs H R Wilkinson, Schoolhouse, Bromley, Christchurch
Rank on embarkationSapper
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 14th Reinforcements, New Zealand Engineers
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Tahiti on 26 June 1916
Final rankSergeant
Final unitNo.2 Field Company, New Zealand Engineers
Medals

Military Medal

'At Beauvois on 10th October this 2nd Corporal with others of his section was engaged on urgent water supply work. The immediate vicinity was subjected to heavy shell fire which resulted in several casualties. Despite continued shelling he carried on with the work until completion, thus setting a splendid example of devotion to duty to the remainder of his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 May 1919

Other detailsEx 4th Reinforcements
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 34, p. 25