Regimental number | 10/3468 |
Occupation | Boilermaker |
Next of kin | Father, Alexander Angus, 16 Westminster Street Christchurch |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty. Near Gravenstafel on 4th October, when acting Sergt Major during the attack, he rendered invaluable assistance to his Company Commander in collecting platoons which had lost directions and became detached during the advance to the 2nd assembly position. This necessitated going through a heavy machine gun barrage. Throughout the battle he displayed great
coolness and initiative.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 19 |
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