Andrew CADMAN

Regimental number11/2052
Date of birth10 July 1894
Place of birthKamo, Whangerei
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinFather, George Cadman, Spur Road, Ashhurst, Manawatu
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Wellington Mounted Rifles, B Squadron
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Final rankBombardier
Final unit13th Battery, 3rd Brigade, New Zealand Field Artillery
FateDied of disease 18 October 1918
Age at death from cemetery records24
Place of burialSt Sever Cemetery Extension (Section S, Plot II, Row M, Grave No 23), Rouen, France
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: George and Esther Cadman, Auroa, Hawera
Medals

Military Medal

'On 26th August 1918 near Bapaume. Whilst the Battery was taking part in a barrage it was subjected to exceptionally heavy shelling by the enemy. This N.C.O. showed great coolness and bravery throughout, and when a direct hit on an ammunition dump set it burning, he, at great risk to himself, succeeded in extinguishing the fire, and getting the gun into action.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 24 January 1919

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 5