Leslie Turner WYLIE

Regimental number10/3796
OccupationLaw clerk
Next of kinFather, J T Wylie, Postmaster, Hamilton
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Medals

Croix de Guerre (Belgium)

'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 12 July 1918

Mentioned in Despatches

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This NCO has always set a very high example. At the Battle of Gravenstafel on 4th October 1917 he organised and led a party which captured a German Strong point and two machine guns. He had previously done excellent service with the Battalion at Messines and the Somme.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 May 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 18