Raymond Everil FORTUNE

Regimental number8/2913
AddressRyal Bush, Southland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs J Fortune, Orepuki, Southland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
The 7th Reinforcements left New Zealand on 10 October 1915 aboard three ships ('Aparima', 'Navua' and 'Warrimoo'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankSergeant
Final unit1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For marked gallantry and devotion during active operations in September and October 1918, and in particular on 23rd October 1918, near Vertigneul Farm, when he was acting as a platoon commander. During the advance his platoon met with heavy machine gun fire. He personally led sections of his men forward, gradually outflanked the enemy machine guns, and enabled the line of advance to be restored.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Seventh

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