Jack FERNANDEZ

Regimental number11/367
OccupationShepherd
Next of kinFather, A G Fernandez, Tinakori Road, Wellington
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Mounted Rifles Regiment
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Members of the Wellington Mounted Rifles Regiment in the Main Body left New Zealand on board three ships ('Arawa', 'Orari', and 'Tahiti'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Medal

'During the attack on Messines Blauwen Molen beyond Messines on the 7th June 1917 this NCO did exceptionally good work in handling his section. He kept his men together and directed them to their objective with skill. After the position had been consolidated he displayed courage in bringing in wounded under shell fire. On many occasions he has shown himself a bold and resourceful patrol leader.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917

Other detailsEx Main Body
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 28, p. 2

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