Regimental number | 23/1288 |
Address | Frankley Road, New Plymouth |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs F E Arden, Frankley Road, New Plymouth |
Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion, D Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'For conspicuous good work and devotion to duty since the arrival of the Battalion in France last April. 2nd Lieutenant Arden is Battalion Lewis Gun officer. He has trained and supervised both the Battalion and Company Lewis Gunners. He had charge of all the Lewis Guns in the trenches at Armentieres and throughout done excellent work, particularly on the march and under adverse road conditions. He has always been absolutely reliable, energetic and cool in the handling of the guns under fire and has shown administrative qualities above the average.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 4 January 1917. |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: D Company/1st NZRB |