Regimental number | 10/2135 |
Address | New Plymouth |
Marital status | Married |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Elizabeth Grace Fletcher, 16 Caroline Street, Wellington |
Rank on embarkation | Major |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'For consistent devotion to duty and gallantry in the field. He displayed marked courage and determination in the Somme Operations during the period 23rd September to 2nd October. This Officer has been 2nd in Command of the Battalion since March 1916, and has on several occasions commanded the Battalion during the absence of his C.O. He has always displayed sound judgement and ability all circumtances.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 1 June 1917. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Fifth |
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