Walter Harold FLETCHER

Regimental number10/2135
AddressNew Plymouth
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWife, Mrs Elizabeth Grace Fletcher, 16 Caroline Street, Wellington
Rank on embarkationMajor
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 13 June 1915
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 detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Fifth

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