Joseph William CLARK

Regimental number38121
OccupationFencer
Next of kinMother, Mrs Elizabeth Clark, Papatoetoe
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, H Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Waitemata on 19 January 1917
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. During the attack near Gravenstafel on 4th Oct. 1917, he displayed gallant conduct and bravery, as a Company Stretcher bearer. Although wounded under the eye, early in the action he continued to attend wounded, under dangerous and difficult conditions, thereby setting a sterling example of determination and gallant conduct to his comrades.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 December 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 32

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