Frank BRIGHTWELL

Regimental number10/2533
AddressWoodville
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, T Brightwell, Woodville
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 August 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'This man formed one of the raiding parties which raided the enemy's trench on the night of the 1st/2nd July. He was shot through the thigh while in "No Man?s Land", shortly after leaving our trenches, and although in great pain he proceeded forward with the party and performed his allotted task as a bomber showing great bravery and endurance.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 23 August 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Sixth

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