George FISHER

Regimental number12/351
AddressTararu Flat, Thames
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs G Fisher, Tararu Flat, Thames
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). 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. When his officer was killed during the advance he took over command of a battery of machine guns, personally reconnoitring the positions under heavy shell fire, and moving the guns forward into action. He displayed great initiative, coolness and resource under heavy fire, and by his capable leadership kept his guns in action, and set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 4 March 1918

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