Frederick Barton DRURY

Regimental number48709
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinFather, F B Drury, Waiotahi, Bay of Plenty
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Rifle Brigade, Reinforcements, J Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 83 Tofua on 26 April 1917
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Hebuterne on 26th May 1918. The enemy put down a barrage on the front lines and communication trenches causing severe casualties. Rifleman Drury, who is a Company Stretcher Bearer, showed remarkable coolness and rendered great service in bandaging the wounded under heavy fire. Although the communication trenches were being heavily bombarded he, with one companion, made several trips through the barrage and succeeded in getting all the wounded out to the regimental aid post.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 7 October 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 62, p. 35

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