John Joseph DOOLEY

Regimental number10/3536
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinFather, P Dooley, Wanganui
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Final rankCorporal
Final unit3rd Field Company, New Zealand Engineers
Medals

Croix de Guerre (Belgium)

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On August 26th 1918 in establishing a Water Point at Grevillers though the work was continually interrupted by shell fire, he kept up the work and completed it in time. Again in September 2nd while working with Infantry working parties on posts in front of Fremicourt the work was subjected to heavy shell fire, including gas, but the appointed work was completed under his direction. This NCO has always shown marked steadiness under shell fire and great resource in carrying out work.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 5 April 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 19

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