Regimental number | 12/349 |
Address | Penrose |
Marital status | Married |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ida K Dawson, Arney Crescent, Remuera, Auckland |
Rank on embarkation | Major |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
Final rank | Major (Temporary Lieutenant Colonel) |
Final unit | Auckland Regiment |
Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'Mentioned in General I. Hamilton's despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander in Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).'
Source: London Gazette Date: Commander of the Order of the British Empire 'For of valuable services rendered in connection with the war.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George 'In recognition of valuable services in connection with the War.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'In connection with the operations described in General I. Hamilton's despatch dated 11 December 1915.'
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Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body |
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