| Regimental number | 24/25 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Dunedin |
| True Name | DIGBY-SMITH, Alfred Kenelin |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Address | Musselburgh Rise, Dunedin |
| Marital status | Married |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M C Digby-Smith, Musselburgh Rise, Dunedin |
| Rank on embarkation | Captain |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| D Company, 2nd Bn, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, embarked on board five ships: HMNZT 'Mauganui', HMNZT 31 'Tahiti', HMNZT 32 'Aparima', HMNZT 33 'Navua', and HMNZT 34 'Warrimoo'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Major |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although severely wounded (in the face by shrapnel) and suffering from gas he successfully led his company to its objective, and remained until consolidation was well underway and the situation secure. He displayed great keenness and determination.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'Mentioned in Field Marshall D. Haig's despatch of 7 November 1917 for distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period February
26th to midnight September 20-21st, 1917.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'Conspicuous good work since the arrival of his Battalion in France last April, especially at the Somme during the period 13th September to 3rd October when he showed untiring energy and ability as an organiser. This officer's work is always conspicuous by its thoroughness. He has been temporarily second in command of his Battalion since 7th August 1916.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine, Western Front Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Maunganui', 16 February 1918; discharged, 20 August 1918. War service: 3 years 217 days (of which 2 years 158 days were abroad) Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: D Company/2nd NZRB |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 72 |
| Place of burial | Northern Cemetery, Dunedin |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 20997229 |