James COMRIE

Regimental number3/158
AddressLower Queen Street, Onehunga, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinJames T M Comrie, Runciman, near Auckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 13th Reinforcements, New Zealand Medical Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 27 May 1916
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'Mentioned in General Ian Hamilton's despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).
Source: London Gazette
Date: 5 August 1915

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on the 25th April, 1915, at Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles). During and subsequent to the landing, Private Comrie attended on the wounded under a very heavy fire, allowing no danger to interfere with his duties. He invariably showed the greatest courage and presence of mind.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 6 September 1915

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Ambulance/Main Body

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