Kenneth CAMERON

Regimental number13513
OccupationBushfeller
Next of kinFather, Duncan Cameron, Ohuka Street, Frasertown
Rank on embarkationDriver
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 13th Reinforcements, New Zealand Army Service Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 27 May 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field near Bancourt on the 30th and 31st August 1918. This man acted as Company runner and was continuously on duty during the above days. He carried five important messages under heavy machine-gun fire and through a barrage of shell fire without a spell, and on being wounded during his last trip, carried on and delivered his message before returning to Company Headquarters. He set a fine example throughout the operations.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 24 January 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 33, p. 20