Septimus James Edgar CLOSEY

Regimental number25/15
OccupationBricklayer
Next of kinBrother, F W Closey, Otorohanga
Rank on embarkationLieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 5 February 1916
A Company, 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, left Wellington on board three ships (HMNZT 42 'Ulimaroa', HMNZT 43 'Mokoia', and HMNZT 44 'Navua'), It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He assumed command of and led his company with great courage and initiative, capturing and consolidating the position. He set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 25 November 1916

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 1

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