Brian Lynch DIGNAN

Regimental number4/506
AddressAlmora Road, Epsom, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMrs P L Dignan, Almora Road, Epsom, Auckland
Rank on embarkationSapper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Engineers
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 16 October 1914
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'For distinguished and gallant services tendered during the period of General Sir C. Munro's command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 July 1916

Mentioned in Despatches

'In connection with the operations described in General I. Hamilton's despatch dated 11 December 1915.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1916

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry on the 7th August, 1915, at Chunuk Bair (Dardanelles), when he laid a telephone line in daylight and under heavy fire, and later, when the line was broken, he carried an important despatch under heavy fire.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 March 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Engineers/Main Body

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