Geoffrey de Bohun DEVEREUX

Regimental number12/1190
OccupationClerk
Next of kinMother, The Hon Mrs Devereux, Kundibar, Market Road, One Tree Hill, Auckland
Rank on embarkationMajor
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 37th Reinforcements, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT No 103 Maunganui on 9 May 1918
Final rankMajor
Final unit1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 1 October 1918
Age at death from cemetery records28
Place of burialFlesquieres Hill British Cemetery (Plot V, Row A, Grave No 11), France
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: the Hon. H. De B. & Mrs Devereux, 72 Market Road, One Tree Hill, Auckland
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Though he lost all his company officers early in the advance, he directed the attack of his company in a most able manner and captured all his objectives. He did excellent work in securing the captured position, and sent in most valuable reports. He set his company a splendid example of courage, and their success was largely due to his efforts.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 6 April 1918

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 82, p. 8

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