William Robert DOUGLAS

Regimental number53765
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinSister, Mrs William Dickey, Kohekohe via Waiuku
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, H Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 88 Athenic on 16 July 1917
Final rankRifleman
Final unit4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For great gallantry and consistent devotion to duty during the operations in September and October, 1918. On 5th October, when all the stretcher bearers of his company with the exception of himself became casualties, he carried on his duties with great zeal and disregard of danger under heavy fire.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 68, p. 10

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