Clarence Everett Harold DASS

Regimental number10168
OccupationFarm hand
Next of kinMother, Mrs W Dass, Gapes Valley, Geraldine
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 11th Reinforcements (including Details to make up shortages in 10th Reinforcements), K Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 1 April 1916
The 11th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships (HMNZT 49 'Maunganui' and HMNZT 50 'Tahiti'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. The Nominal Roll gives the date of departure as 1 April 1916; harbour records indicate that the actual date of embarkation was 2 April 1916.
Final rankSergeant
Final unitNew Zealand Cyclist Corps
Medals

Military Medal

'Operations during advance east of Cambrai 13th October 11th November 1918. For gallantry and devotion to duty. On 7.11.18 near Autreppe after his officer had been wounded took charge and handled the platoon with great courage, subsequently from going out of action through heavy enemy shell and machinegun fire. On 9.11.18 near Coegnines Chaussee he led a mounted patrol through difficult country although continually fired on and having gained his objective and the information required skillfully extricated the patrol again. He has shown marked skill and fearless devotion throughout the operations.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 July 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 28, p. 19