Charles Joseph Hugh CURRY

Regimental number38879
OccupationPostal cadet
Next of kinMother, Mrs Catherine Curry, Sillary Street, Hamilton
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 23rd Reinforcements, Specialist Company, Signal Section
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Corinthic on 2 April 1917
Final rankPrivate
Final unit2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At Crevecouer on 30th September 1918 and subsequent days he did splendid work laying and maintaining telephone lines. The wires were continually cut by shell fire and he was untiring as well as most daring in keeping the lines working, going out at all times by day and night to repair breaks. He did consistently good work and showed great courage.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 March 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 25

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