David FERGUSON

Regimental number15446
OccupationSolicitor
Next of kinWife, Mrs D Ferguson, c/o Mrs Buckland, Highwic, Newmarket, Auckland
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 15th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Waitemata on 26 July 1916
Final rankLieutenant (Temporary Captain)
Final unit2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Cross

'He led his company with conspicuous gallantry and determination in an attack, and disposed his men with great initiative where the situation was rather obscure, covering a dangerous gap of five hundred yards. He sent back very valuable reports, and his example to his men encouraged them greatly.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 2 December 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 37, p. 6

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