George EBERT

Regimental number30324
OccupationBushman
Next of kinWife, Mrs I Ebert, 24 Rennell Street, Ponsonby, Auckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), F Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Athenic on 30 December 1916
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 5th September 1918, near Havrincourt Wood, when left in command of his Section Private Ebert showed great coolness and good leadership under heavy fire, gaining his objective in fine style. He immediately pushed out to an enemy strong point in front with the three men left under his command and captured the post, taking twelve prisoners and a machine gun. He was wounded shortly after while locating scattered enemy posts in front of his objective.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 February 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 49, p. 10

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