Regimental number | 33849 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Auckland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Shepherd |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Height | 5' 10" |
Weight | 160 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E S Dacre, Cheltenham Road, Devonport, Auckland |
Previous military service | Served fo/r 2 months in the Garrison Artillery; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Trentham |
Rank on embarkation | Corporal |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 21st Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 74 Ulimaroa on |
Final rank | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
Final unit | Auckland Infantry Regiment |
Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuious gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Grevillers on 24th August. He attacked a machine gun single handed, killing crew and capturing the gun. He set a splendid example throughout the attack, and led his men in a fearless manner.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Ruahine', 7 November 1919 ; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 22 January 1920. War service: 3 years 126 days (of which 2 years 341 days were abroad) Medal: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 75 |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 4 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 20994839 |
The NZEF Project, UNSW@ADFA, 2003-2024
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