Philip John ELLIS

Regimental number2/455
Addressc/o Hotel Bristol, Wellington
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMrs Alice Ellis, Bond Street, Marton
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period September 25th, 1917, to midnight, February 24/25th, 1918. Sir D. Haig's despatch of the 7th April 1918.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 May 1918

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry. When one of the gun emplacements became ignited he entered, and, with volunteers, assisted in removing a large amount of ammunition, including high explosives. He then succeeded in removing the gun from the burning emplacement and preventing the spread of the fire. He was under shell fire at the time, and out own ammunition was exploding.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 22 September 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Main Body

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