Edward Douglas DUTHIE

Regimental number25/614
OccupationWarehouseman
Next of kinFather, E F Duthie, Anderson's Bay, Dunedin
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 5 February 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'Gallantry and devotion to duty. Under heavy artillery fire from 9am on 15th September, Corporal Duthie carried out messages from Advanced Headquarters of the 3rd Battalion, 3rd New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, behind the Brown line near Flers to relay station and also to Companies. This NCO attended to his duties with conspicuous coolness and bravery.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 9 December 1916

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 15