Lionel Creighton ARTHUR

Regimental number28316
OccupationSheep farmer
Next of kinWife, Mrs L C Arthur, 262 Stout Street, Gisborne
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 18th Reinforcements, J Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 67 Tofua on 11 October 1916
Final rankPrivate
Final unit2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the operations near Grevillers and Bancourt on 24th August and 1st September 1918 he was a Company runner. He was carrying messages under heavy fire especially on 30th and 31st August from his Company to Battalion Headquarters. He showed great courage and endurance and his hos work was of the greatest value.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 11 February 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 43, p. 15