Regimental number | 46936 |
Occupation | Painter |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Chisholm, 3 Chapman Street, Roslyn, Dunedin |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 25th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Tofua on |
Final rank | Private |
Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man is a stretcher bearer and has done splendid work under the most trying and dangerous conditions. In the local action at Rossignol Wood on July 24th 1918, he worked unceasingly for 10
hours under very heavy shell fire in the recovery of our wounded. His cheerfulness was an inspiration to all ranks. In the recent operations at Grevillers on 24th August 1918 and at Haplincourt on 2nd September 1918, he worked for hours on end in the pursuance of his duties, and was outstanding for excellent work and devotion to
duty. By his fearless courage and utter disregard of danger in the face of heavy shell and machine gun fire, he was the means of saving many valuable lives. He has at all times set a splendid example to all ranks of courage and conscientious work.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 62, p. 14 |
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