Regimental number | 42050 |
Occupation | Farmer |
Next of kin | Father, Richard Bridge Craven, Parakai, via Helensville |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 23rd Reinforcements, E Company (Unattached) |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Corinthic on |
Final rank | Private |
Final unit | 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and daring in action. In the attack near Le Quesnoy on the morning of the 4th November 1918 Craven and Jenkins as Battalion Runners were sent out with an important message to a flank Company. The Company could not be found and these runners came under fire of an enemy machine gun post at close range. Without hesitation both runners rushed the gun killing two of the enemy and wounding one with their revolvers, taking the remaining 4 of the crew back as prisoners and capturing the gun. They reported back to Battalion Headquarters with their prisoners and said the Company could not be located.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 17 |
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