Charles Frederick ATMORE

Regimental number22736
OccupationLaw clerk
Next of kinFather, E Atmore, 31 Upland Road, Kelburn, Wellington
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 18th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Tofua on 11 October 1916
Medals

Military Cross

'He led his platoon forward under heavy fire to meet an attack on his posts. He repulsed the enemy with the bayonet, and then, with a party of bombers, drove them out of a position they had captured. He thus re-established our line of outposts. He displayed excellent qualities of leadership and conspicuous courage throughout the operation.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 15 October 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 43, p. 2