Harry Alexander DONGHI

Regimental number47414
OccupationLabourer
Next of kinWife, Mrs Gladys Geraldine Donghi, Waipawa
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 32nd Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Regiment, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 95 Willochra on 22 November 1917
Final rankPrivate
Final unit2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the operations against Bancourt on 30th August the R.M.O. was wounded. Private Donghi gave valuable assistance to the Chaplain who had organised an regimental aid post. He acted as a stretcher bearer and assisted with the dressing of the wounded for some hours under extremely heavy shell fire, and in a very exposed position. He displayed great bravery and set a splendid example throughout.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 January 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 75, p. 26