Regimental number | 6/2599 |
Address | Himitangi, Rai Valley, Marlborough |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | Father, J W Douglas, Himitangi, Rai Valley, Marlborough |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 27 Willochra on |
Final rank | Corporal |
Final unit | 2nd 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: |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Sixth |