Cecil ANDERSON

Regimental number10/1722
AddressKikori, Otana Line, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinDan Anderson, Paroa, Greymouth
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 17 April 1915
The 4th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, left New Zealand on board three ships (HMNZT 21 'Willochra', HMNZT 22 'Knight Templar', and HMNZT 23 'Waitomo'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Medal

'Operations South east of High Wood, 14th September 1916, and following days. On the 14th September in Seaforth trench while under very heavy shellfire, this N.C.O.'s gun team were all killed by a shell, he, remaining calmly at his post and seeing to the safety of his gun. His work throughout the recent advance has been marked by great energy, courage and resource.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 9 December 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Fourth