Ernest John COLEMAN

Regimental number13/2026
AddressPaparima, via Papakura, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, George Coleman, Chamberlain Avenue, Onehunga, Auckland
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Auckland Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Tofua on 14 August 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'Corporal E.J. Coleman, who turned back and rescued under fire a man who had his arm broken when his horse was shot. (Wadi Sheria, 22 July 1917)
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 18 October 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Mounted Rifles/Sixth

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