Edward Morris DEAN

Regimental number62269
OccupationTrucker
Next of kinSister, Miss A M Dean, Waitete Bridge, Waihi
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 30th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT No 93 Corinthic on 13 October 1917
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Private Dean was in command of an advanced Lewis gun post and defence of the north east Beaudignies Bridge head on the 23rd October 1918. When the enemy attacked under heavy machinegun covering fire, he drove them off holding his ground which was of the utmost importance. His coolness and cheerfulness in a very advanced position set a fine example to his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 June 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 72, p. 10