Regimental number | 11623 |
Occupation | Farmer |
Next of kin | Father, Thomas S M Cowie, Wallace Street, Karori, Wellington |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty. Near Gravenstafel on 4th October, he established and held a forward post under heavy M.G. fire, and did so with absolute disregard to danger. His coolness and courage were a splendid example to the men he commanded.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 30, p. 9 |
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