Regimental number | 33705 |
Occupation | Student |
Next of kin | Sister, Miss Agnes Dodds, Bronte Street, Nelson |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 21st Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and intelligent daring in command of a light trench mortar. During a heavy bombardment a shell burst on the parados of the trench, wounding one of his team and burying the rest. Though badly shocked, he stood by the gun, maintained continuous fire according to the barrage time table, and managed to reorganise his team. Later, when a machine gun harassed consolidation, he went forward under heavy fire to one of the most forward posts and made a personal reconnaissance, with the result that on his return he silenced
the machine gun.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 12 |
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