Peter Hiram ATKINSON

Regimental number9/104
AddressBalclutha
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMrs W Atkinson, Little Grange Farm, Barton-on-Humber, Lincolnshire, England
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Three squadrons of the Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment left New Zealand on board 'Hawke's Bay', and one squadron on board 'Verdala'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Medal

'For good work and devotion to duty during the period August 28/2nd October 1916. Throughout the whole of the above period this NCO was conspicuous for the example he set and the careful handling of his men when working under fire. On Sept 29th when his platoon came under heavy shrapnel and high explosive fire his personal bravery and example were responsible for getting his platoon out of a very bad place at the expense of very few casualties.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 21 December 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Mounted Rifles/Main Body