Regimental number | 38945 |
Occupation | Miner |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs W Upcott, Studholme Junction |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 21st Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on |
Final rank | Private |
Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In the assault on the Masnieres Line on the 8th October 1918, Private Emery did extremely gallant work
throughout. With a companion he rushed a machine gun post which was holding up the advance, captured the gun and accounted for the crew.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 12 |
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