Emerson CLARKSON

Regimental number7/528
AddressKekerangu, Blenheim
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Emerson Clarkson, 34 Papanui Road, Christchurch
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Lyttelton on 16 October 1914
The Canterbury Mounted Rifles Regiment, Main Body, embarked on board two ships, HMNZT 4 'Tahiti' and HMNZT 11 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankSquadron Sergeant Major
Final unitCanterbury Mounted Rifles
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'Mentioned in despatches for distinguished and gallant services by General Sir E. H. H. Allenby, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., Commander in Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force. Despatch dated 5 March 1919.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 12 January 1920

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'He has served continuously with the regiment with the exception of one month when absent from duty on account of wounds. He has frequently led a troop in action with success, and has throughout shown a splendid example to all ranks by his courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 12/121919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Mounted Rifles/Main Body

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