Alfred Hugh DILLON

Regimental number30562
OccupationCarpenter
Next of kinMother, Mrs H Dillon, Omakere
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Port Lyttelton on 7 December 1916
Harbour records indicate that the actual date of sailing was 8 December 1916.
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field during the operations on Bon Avis Ridge from 29th September to 3rd October, 1918. During the above operations this man rendered valuable services as a Battalion Observer. He moved with the leading platoons in the attack and in particular, on 30th September, despite heavy machine gun and rifle fire, he reconnoitred the newly captured positions, got touch with the flank Battalions, and brought back very useful and reliable information. His conduct throughout was exceptionally gallant, and he displayed not only personal bravery, but ability and skill of the highest order.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 May 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 47, p. 5

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