Charles Eric FOGELBERG

Regimental number9/1834
OccupationClerk
Next of kinFather, J E P Fogelberg, 119 Waipapa Road, Hataitai, Wellington
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Otago Mounted Rifles, D Squadron
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'On 16th October, near St Julien, Sapper Fogelberg showed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He maintained communications between Sub and Main Groups Field Artillery during a period of heavy enemy shelling. To do this he had to move twice through an exceptionally heavy 5.9 inch barrage which had also ignited several ammunition dumps in the vicinity. Sapper Fogelberg showed complete disregard of this dangerous fire and his action was courageous.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 28 January 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 11

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