William Richard FOLEY

Regimental number7/1687
AddressOmata
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWife, Mrs Beatrice I Foley, Omata, New Plymouth
Rank on embarkationLieutenant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Canterbury Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
The Mounted Rifles component of the 7th Reinforcements left New Zealand on 10 October 1915 on board two ships, 'Aparima' and 'Navua'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of a squadron on outpost duty the post was attacked by a superior force, but he held his position under heavy shell fire and rifle fire until ordered to retire. The retirement he conducted in a very able manner, and succeeded in getting all wounded back to our lines. His gallantry throughout the action, and his disregard of personal safety, afforded a very fine example to his men.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 16 August 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Mounted Rifles/Seventh