Regimental number | 6/884 |
Address | Christchurch |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A Nicholson, Bay Road, Northcote, Auckland |
Previous military service | Served in South Africa (Boer War), 1900-02; Baden Powell Police, 1903-04. |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
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. | |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 7th August, 1915, during the attack on Chunuk Bair (Dardanelles). While advancing up a narrow gully with precipitous sides, his battalion suddenly came on a strongly defended post, which barred the way, and from which a heavy rifle fire was directed on the head of the column. Sergeant Atkins, getting his section in hand, without hesitation rushed the position, captured and held it. He displayed great bravery and coolness, and set a splendid example to all with him.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1 |
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