Henry EASTGATE

Regimental number26/1212
OccupationCivil servant
Next of kinWife, Mrs E Eastgate, c/o L Ledger, Money Order and Savings Bank, Wellington
Rank on embarkationCaptain
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 5 February 1916
Final rankCaptain
Final unitNew Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals

Mentioned in Depatches

'For devotion to duty and consistent good work as Quartermaster. Prior to, and during the operations at Messines on 7th and 8th June, 1917, he did very valuable work, personally supervising the delivery in the line of rations, engineering material and ammunition. He regularly visited his Battalion Headquarters, often at great risk, to ensure the smooth working of administrative arrangements.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 December 1917

Member of the Order of the British Empire

'For valuable services rendered in connection with the War.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 January 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 18

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