Francis Dalby CARTER

Regimental number6/2971
AddressTirako, Waiau
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs A A Carter, 14 Grafton Street, Linwood, Christchurch
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At the assault on Belle Vue Ridge on October 12th, throughout the Advance this non-commissioned officer showed great courage, capability and initiative under very heavy fire. When all his Officers had become casualties, he quickly reorganised his company and consolidated the position.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 14 January 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Seventh

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