Albert Edward DE BOO

Regimental number26253
Place of birthAustralia
OccupationLabourer
Next of kinMother, Mrs C J Warren, The Glen Lefroy Tasmania
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Pakeha on 23 September 1916
Final rankSergeant
Final unit2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 23rd October, 1918, when the battalion advanced beyond Romeries, he was in command of his platoon. On two occasions he outflanked machine gun posts which held up the company's advance. On the second occasion he went forward with a small party and stormed a post, which he took, although he had already been wounded.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 11