William Thomas ANDREWS

Regimental number12/2632
AddressWarkworth
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinSister, Miss Bertha Andrews, Kamo Whangarei
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
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 gallantry and devotion to duty. On the night of the 3/4th July 1916 near Armentieres the trenches were subjected to a heavy bombardment for over two hours, and A/Sergt Andrews assisted by Corpl Shaw worked the whole time and dug out 11 men who had been buried.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 22 January 1917

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

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