Alexander Crago CLARK

Regimental number15873
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinWife, Mrs A Crago Clark, Willowbridge, Canterbury
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 6th Reinforcements to 3rd Battalion, G Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Waitemata on 26 July 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Passchendaele Ridge on 12th October 1917. This NCO was in charge of the Battalion Carrying Party and showed great devotion to duty in the execution of this work ? at times under very heavy machine gun and shell fire, both by day and night. Though badly gas burned, he continued unremittingly and set a splendid example to his men throughout the whole operations.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 37, p. 17

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