Errol Spencer ELLINGHAM

Regimental number36742
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinFather, Henry Thomas Ellingham, Horoeka, Dannevirke
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Unit nameNew Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, April 1917, H Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 82 Pakeha on 26 April 1917
Original embarkation, 14 April 1917; troops disembarked, 18 April 1917; left New Zealand, 26 April 1917.
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from
Original embarkation, 14 April 1917; troops disembarked, 18 April 1917; left New Zealand, 26 April 1917.
Final rankSergeant
Final unit1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'New Years Honours Despatch for period 25th February, 1918, to 16/17 September, 1918.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 31 December 1918

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At Gouzeaucourt Wood, on 12th September, 1918, he with only a few men finally established a post in a very commanding position, thereby enabling his company to continue their work of consolidating the objective just captured.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 60, p. 17