Jocelyn James ANDREW

Regimental number10/4048
OccupationPlumber
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary A Andrew, 8 Renall Street Masterton
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 11th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 1 April 1916
The Infantry component of the 11th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships ('Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. The Nominal Roll gives the date of departure as 1 April 1916; harbour records indicate that the actual date of embarkation was 2 April 1916.
Medals

Military Medal

'For gallant conduct and resourcefulness during an attack near Beaumont Hamel at 2pm on 30th March 1918. This N.C.O led two sections forward to the objective under exceptionally heavy Machine Gun fire. He organised the consolidation of the new line and by his coolness and fine example of determination kept his men at work until the position was made safe.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 16 July 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 28, p. 7

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