James Henry CATCHPOLE

Regimental number11/445
AddressMokoia Hawera
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, A B Catchpole, Mokoia
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Mounted Rifles Regiment
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Members of the Wellington Mounted Rifles Regiment in the Main Body left New Zealand on board three ships ('Arawa', 'Orari', and 'Tahiti'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of a tractor line which was supplying batteries with ammunition he showed the most untiring energy in successfully carrying out the work by day and night, although the line was steadily shelled for over a week and was continually being wrecked. His fine example was a great inspiration to all ranks.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 16 August 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Mounted Rifles/Main Body