Lewis CRAWFORD-WATSON

Regimental number13/606
AddressWoodencroft, Orini
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMrs H Crawford-Watson, The Old Hall, Ruswart, Whitby, Yorkshire, England
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Auckland on 16 October 1914
The Auckland Mounted Rifles, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 'Star of India' and HMNZT 12 'Waimana'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'Mentioned in General Ian Hamilton's despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 5 August 1915

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For gallant conduct and exceptionally good work in connection with the improvisation of the hospital ship "Lutzow". He showed the greatest courage, under all circumstances, in attending to his duties, no work being too difficult of hazardous, and he gave a fine exhibition of devotion to duty.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 6 September 1915

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Mounted Rifles/Main Body

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