Harry FRYER

Regimental number6/3216
AddressMethven
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWife, Mrs M F Fryer, McMillan Street, Methven
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 13 November 1915
Final rankCaptain
Final unit1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Cross

'During an attack in a thick mist, two platoons of the company of which he was in charge got lost, but he himself found them and guided them to their objective. He then went out on patrol and cleared up the situation on his front and flanks. By his coolness and determination he set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 2 December 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Eighth

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