
| Regimental number | 8/3242 |
| Address | Balaclava Street, Wyndham |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, R S Drummond, Wyndham |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcement, Otago Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Lyttelton on board Willochra on |
| Final rank | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and daring near Le Quesnoy on the 4th November, 1918. He immediately charged an enemy party, suddenly encountered in the mist, and as
the latter were getting the machine gun into action, fired several revolver shots into their midst. The party, though fully armed, surrendered. The prompt action of this officer saved the attacking troops and their supports from being intercepted.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Eighth |
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