Regimental number | 48709 |
Occupation | Farmer |
Next of kin | Father, F B Drury, Waiotahi, Bay of Plenty |
Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
Unit name | New Zealand Rifle Brigade, Reinforcements, J Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 83 Tofua on |
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: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 62, p. 35 |
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