Sydney Muir COXHEAD

Regimental number34330
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinFather, J Coxhead, Kihikihi, Waikato
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), E Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Opawa on 2 January 1917
Final rankPrivate
Final unit2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the advance of 1st September, at Bancourt Pte Coxhead did very effective and gallant work in charging enemy machine gun posts shooting many of the crews and assisting in capturing the guns. He was severely wounded whilst so engaged.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 January 1919

Date of death16 September 1988
Age at death93
Place of burialPyes Pa Memorial Park Cemetery and Crematorium (Row A3, Panel), Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 49, p. 7

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