John Patrick EGAN

Regimental number8/998
Address96 St Andrew Street, Dunedin
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinThomas Egan, Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Members of the Otago Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left Wellington on 16 October 1914 on two ships, HMNZT 9 'Hawke's Bay' and HMNZT 5 'Ruapehu'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankLance Corporal
Final unit1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
FateDied of wounds 7 June 1917
Place of burialWesthof Farm Cemetery (Plot II, Row B, Grave No 9), nr Ieper, Belgium
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage and determination in rescuing wounded men under heavy fire.'
Source: 'London Gazette'

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Main Body

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