Edward Ernest FAIRHALL

Regimental number6/628
AddressGreymouth
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinW Fairhall, Marsden Road, Greymouth
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankSergeant
Final unit1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'During an advance an enemy machine-gun post caused a check. This noncommissioned officer organised a bombing party, and with great skill and daring captured the post, with two machine guns and several prisoners. His bold leadership and gallantry were a fine example to the men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 15 November 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body