James CHISHOLM

Regimental number46936
OccupationPainter
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Chisholm, 3 Chapman Street, Roslyn, Dunedin
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 25th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Tofua on 26 April 1917
Final rankPrivate
Final unit2nd 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: 13 March 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 62, p. 14

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