Norman Alexander DUTHIE

Regimental number12/3625
OccupationAccountant
Next of kinFather, D W Duthie, National Bank of New Zealand, Wellington
Rank on embarkationLieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 37 SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Final rankMajor
Final unit1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'Sir D Haig's despatch dated 8th November, 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 31 December 1918

Mentioned in Despatches

'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty. Field Marshal D. Haig. Commander in Chief the British Armies in France, despatch dated 9th April 1917.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 June 1917

Distinguished Service Order

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company into action immediately after a long march in perfect order, and took charge of the left flank of an attack. When the advance was held up by machine gun fire he led his men with great skill, and it was largely owing to his efforts that the battalion captured the objective. Though wounded early in the attack he remained with his men, showing the greatest courage and determination.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 22 June 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 13