Percy EVERETT

Regimental number6/3313
AddressMotueka
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, L Everett, Umukuri, Nelson
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 13 November 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'Action in front of Belle Vue Spur, West of Passchendaele, 12th October 1917 and following days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man performed particularly fine work throughout the above operations. On the morning of 12th October, despite heavy fire from hostile machine guns and snipers and heavy casualties in his section he reorganised his section and brought his gun into action with marked effect. Throughout the whole operation by his cheerfulness and devotion to duty he inspired a good spirit into all with whom he came in contact.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 January 1918

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal.
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Eighth
Date of death14 July 1982
Age at death87
Place of burialWaikumete Cemetery (Block K, Row 5A, Plot 261), Glen Eden, Auckland

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