Allan James FINDLAY

Regimental number6/227
AddressHalifax Street, Nelson
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinJames Findlay, Draper, Denniston, West Coast
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.
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'In connection with the operations described in General I. Hamilton's despatch dated 11 December 1915.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1916

Mentioned in Despatches

'Mentioned in General Ian Hamilton's despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 5 August 1915

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous bravery on the 26th April, 1915, near Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles), in rescuing wounded men under a heavy shell and rifle fire, on an open beach, and carrying them into a place of safety.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 6 May 1915

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

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