Charles Archibald COUCH

Regimental number12/2674
AddressMokoia Road, Birkenhead, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs R Couch, Birkenhead, Auckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 August 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field on the 26th day of March 1918 north east of Mailly Maillet. This man was company runner and showed great bravery during the advance of his company. He took a message from one of his company officers to the Company Commander reporting the position of the right platoon of the Company. In doing so he went across open country, swept by heavy machine-gun fire by the enemy, and showed utter disregard of his personal safety.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 12 June 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Sixth

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