Roland Edward CADNESS

Regimental number5/669
AddressNorthcote, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, H Cadness, Princes Street, Northcote, Auckland
Rank on embarkationDriver
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Army Service Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 13 November 1915
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 NCO 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 again.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 214 January 1919

Mention in Despatches

'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 16th September 1918, to 15th March 1919.
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 11 July 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Army Service Corps/Eighth

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