William George BRIGHT

Regimental number12/3263
AddressStanley Street, Arch Hill, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, G Bright, Stanley Street, Arch Hill, Auckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 13 November 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations of the 1st New Zealand Infantry Brigade on 16th/18th and 27/28th September 1916. He was continually delivering important despatches under a very heavy barrage during these periods, from Brigade Headquarters in Switch Trench to Battalion Headquarters in Flers.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 9 December 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Eighth

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