Kenneth William DOUGLAS

Regimental number6/2599
AddressHimitangi, Rai Valley, Marlborough
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, J W Douglas, Himitangi, Rai Valley, Marlborough
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 27 Willochra on 14 August 1915
Final rankCorporal
Final unit2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment (attached New Zealand Divisional Control)
Medals

Military Medal

'For devotion to duty during the period midnight 16/17th September 1918 and cessation of hostilities November 11th 1918 while in charge of Traffic Posts. At times the advanced traffic posts were subjected to heavy shelling and on these occasions the successful regulation of traffic is a difficult job. By his ready resource and careful attention to his duties this NCO greatly assisted in keeping the roads clear for important and urgent traffic.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 20 August 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Sixth

Print format