Gerald McNaughton CHONG

Regimental number3/2158
OccupationChemist's assistant
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Chong, Vogeltown, New Plymouth
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 13th Reinforcements, New Zealand Medical Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 27 May 1916
Final rankPrivate
Final unitNo.1 New Zealand Field Ambulance, New Zealand Medical Corps
Medals

Military Medal

'Action before Favreuil north of Bapaume on 25th August 1918 and subsequent days. On 25th August 1918 he was doing duty as a stretcher bearer at one of the bearer posts, and for 36 hours worked continuously carrying wounded along a track heavily shelled at frequent intervals by the enemy.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 January 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 33, p. 24

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