Leopold Louis Jack DU FLOU

Regimental number8/3807
OccupationClerk
Next of kinFather, C J Du Flou, Farmers' Co-operative, Newmarket, Auckland
Rank on embarkationSergeant Major
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organised and led personally through an intense barrage, parties of carriers, and kept the Lewis gunners and bombers of the front line well supplied with munitions, though suffering himself severely from the shock of a shell explosion. Later, be assisted in carrying out the relief of the company, which had lost all its platoon officers, displaying admirable qualities of organisation and initiative.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 30 October 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 27

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