Jack Hubert CHEASMAN

Regimental number26042
OccupationSeaman
Next of kinFriend, Miss Annie Dartnell, 32 Lawrence Street, Newtown, Wellington
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 11th Reinforcements to 2nd Battalion, F Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 64 Devon on 25 September 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry during the operations at Messines on 7th and 8th June 1917. He is a runner and continuously passed backwards and forwards under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. He displayed great bravery and devotion to duty throughout and his work merits the highest praise.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 16 August 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 31

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