
| Regimental number | 22723 |
| Occupation | Platelayer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Richardson, 55 Hanson Street, Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 7th Reinforcements to 4th Battalion, H Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Navua on |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
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| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of battalion headquarters details. When all but two company officers had become casualties
he reconnoitred the position under heavy fire and collected and reorganised the remainder of the battalion, remaining in charge of the position for three days until the battalion was relieved.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 39 |
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