William Clarke Dickens ELLIOTT

Regimental number10/2596
Address46 King Street, Wellington
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Elliott, 46 King Street, Wellington
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 August 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous bravery and gallant conduct. During the attack near Gravenstafel, on 4th Oct. 1917, he showed great bravery and initiative, in leading successful attacks on several pillboxes. He organised the consolidation of his sector, and up to the time he was wounded, by his energy and fearlessness, set a splendid example to his platoon.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 December 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Sixth