William Andrew COMRIE

Regimental number4/1143
AddressSpringvale, Wanganui
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Peter Comrie, Springvale, Wanganui
Rank on embarkationSapper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Engineers
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Lyttelton on board Tofua on 14 November 1915
Final rankSecond Corporal
Final unit1st Field Company, New Zealand Engineers
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field during the period under consideration midnight 16/17th September and cessation of hostilities November 11th His exceptional skill contributed largely to the success of the bridge construction work under shell fire. He has always shown initiative and coolness in his work which has been of a most satisfactory nature during his service of 3 1/2 years.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Engineers/Eighth

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