Regimental number | 8/3507 |
Occupation | Civil engineer |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Jessie Hardie, 7 Roseberry Street, Belleknowes, Dunedin |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on |
Final rank | Staff Sergeant |
Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
Medals |
Medaille d'Honneur avec glaives, en Bronze (France) 'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'This Non Commissioned Officer has shown continuous devotion to duty for the past 16 months, as a draughtsman on Divisional Headquarters. He has frequently rendered most valuable services especially during the operations at Messines.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Meritorious Service Medal 'For conspicuous ability and devotion to duty during the period 16/17th September 1918 and the cessation of hostilities November 11th 1918. This NCO has worked particularly hard as Senior Draughtsman for three years, and specially during the period stated. During these operations this NCO was at his post practically day and night and rendered very valuable services to the Division.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 28 |
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