Ernest Cameron DRUMMOND

Regimental number8/3242
AddressBalaclava Street, Wyndham
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, R S Drummond, Wyndham
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcement, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Lyttelton on board Willochra on 14 November 1915
Final rank2nd Lieutenant
Final unit3rd 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: 8 March 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Eighth

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