Walter Henry FAITHFUL

Regimental number12/1994
AddressDargaville
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Walter Henry Faithful, Dargaville
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 21 Willochra on 17 April 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry during the operations east of St Julien on 4 October 1917, Pte Faithfull in cooperation with Corpl. Maynard rushed a series of shell holes, defended by German machine gunners with 2 Guns. With great dash they captured both guns, and disposed of the enemy Gunners, thus paving the way for the renewal of our advance.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 December 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Fourth

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