Stewart Christie FORRESTER

Regimental number12700
OccupationGarage employee
Next of kinWife, Mrs S C Forrester, Tarata, Taranaki
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), 1st New Zealand Cyclist Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 52 Mokoia on 6 May 1916
Final rankCorporal
Final unitNew Zealand Cyclist Corps
Medals

Bar to Military Medal

'Operations during advance east of Cambrai 13 Oct-11 November 1918. For conspicuous gallantry. On 7.11.18 near Autreppe on learning that his platoon officer had been wounded or possibly killed whilst on patrol, volunteered to find him and showed great coolness, courage and determination in prosecuting his task as there was considerable enemy fire of all kinds and the country was very open, nevertheless he found the officer badly wounded and brought him in. On 9.11.18 near Quevyle Grand he successfully organised and led a search party for a wounded Mounted rifleman over very difficult and dangerous ground. This NCO has throughout the recent advance shown great courage while on patrol.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 23 July 1919

Military Medal

'For bravery in the field. (Veirsratt 25th to 28th April 1918).'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 29 August 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 31, p. 5

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