Regimental number | 6/741 |
Address | Denniston |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | Father, W Y Wilson, Irwell Street, Gore |
Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'On the 8th May, 1915, during operations south of Krithia (Dardanelles), for displaying great gallantry in carrying important messages under fire.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body |
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