Frederick CAMERON

Regimental number13/648
Date of birth17 February 1871
Place of birthPalmerston, Otago
OccupationMedical practitioner
AddressWaikato Hospital, Hamilton
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation43
Next of kinHugh Cameron, Box 110, Ashburton, Canterbury
Rank on embarkationCaptain
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Medical Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period February 26th to midnight September 20-21st, 1917.'
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 28/12/1917

Medals

Distinguished Service Order

'Gallant conduct and attention to duty under shellfire. During the months of April and May 1917 working at the Advanced Dressing Station at Khandahar Farm, he constructed regimental aid posts in most exposed positions under heavy shellfire. He worked night and day for two months organising the working parties and completing the preparations before the battle of Messines. Due to his continued bravery and energy he assisted very greatly to the successful evacuation of wounded before and during the battle of Messines.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 1 January 1918

Discharge date28 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1

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