Regimental number | 6/73A |
Address | Akaroa, Banks Peninsula |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | James Dearsly, Manager, London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Company, Christchurch |
Rank on embarkation | Captain |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'For devotion to duty since the outbreak of war. As Senior Dental Officer serving with the Division, he has been directly responsible for the excellent organisation and efficiency of the Dental Detachment. The care and ability with which he himself has carried out his duties under, at times, most unfavourable conditions in the advanced Areas, has been of very great value to the Service.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body |