Charles CHALMERS

Regimental number23797
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinFather, William Chalmers, Tikokino
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 13th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 27 May 1916
Final rankSergeant
Final unit2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals

Croix de Guerre (France)

'British Line near Bapaume, 24th August 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the above action this NCO twice displayed great gallantry. On the first occasion he took command of a Headquarters section and lead them under heavy fire to a threatened corner of Biefvillers Village. This section helped considerably in beating back an enemy local counter attack. On the second occasion he saw a wounded man on a crest being barraged by the enemy artillery He rushed across with shells bursting all round and dragged the man to safety.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 29 January 1919

Military Medal

'Operations opposite Polderhoek 28th November to 1st December 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This NCO was in command of certain sniping and observation posts in the line on 28th November 1917, and in the course of a heavy bombardment he was buried by a shell while visiting one of his posts. On being extricated, although partially stunned, he refused to leave the trenches, but continued on his rounds. At one of the Observation Posts he dug out a wounded man, and saved a quantity of snipers' material. He stuck to his post until the Battalion was relieved, and through his skill and efficiency 20 Germans were accounted for by the men under his command.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 March 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 33, p. 8

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