Harry Melville CARR

Regimental number10944
OccupationShearing machine expert
Next of kinFather, F J Carr, 18 Idnis Street, Fendalton, Christchurch
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), 1st New Zealand Cyclist Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 52 Mokoia on 6 May 1916
Final rankSergeant
Final unitNew Zealand Cyclist Corps
Medals

Bar to Military Medal

'Operations during Somme advance August-September 1918. On the afternoon of 4/9/18 Sergt Carr in charge of a patrol left our front line West of Vauxwood and patrolled through the wood in one direction. The wood at this time was subjected to intense high explosive and gas shell fire, but this NCO pushed on through it all regardless of personal safety. He patrolled to the village of Maricourt and sent back valuable information as to the position of the enemy and the division on our left. He then went through Hennois Wood and patrolled forward over open country towards the Canal Nord where he was subjected to heavy fire with the scantiest of cover. The enemy harassed them for over half and hour until opportunities came to make a dash for it. He brought back good info as to the disposition of the enemy. Through this information our own troops were advanced through Vauxwood. A fitting example to his men.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 11 February 1919

Military Medal

'For bravery in the field. (Veirsratt 25th to 28th April 1918)'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 29 August 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 31, p. 4