Albert William DANBY

Regimental number24/1259
AddressThames
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, John Danby, Bootmaker, Thames
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
D Company, 2nd Bn, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, embarked on board five ships: HMNZT 'Mauganui', HMNZT 31 'Tahiti', HMNZT 32 'Aparima', HMNZT 33 'Navua', and HMNZT 34 'Warrimoo'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Medal

'On October 13th 1917 near Spree Farm north east of Ypres he carried out road formation under heavy shell fire. He showed initiative, great coolness and determination. His coolness and disregard for personal safety set a splendid example to all the men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 January 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: D Company/2nd NZRB

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