Henry GALLAGHER

Regimental number28126
Place of birthAustralia
OccupationMiner
Next of kinSister, Mrs Fraser, Hurimoana, Taranaki
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 18th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 16 October 1916
Medals

Bar to Military Medal

'Operations during advance east of Cambrai, 13 October & 11 November 1918 On the 13th October when attached to the 147 infantry Brigade, he was engaged in running from Brigade Headquarters to Battalion Headquarters. He continually brought messages and reports of utmost importance through Villers en Cauchies which was being heavily shelled. By his disregard of danger and for his personal safety he has on this and many other occasions showed a splendid example by his devotion to duty.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 23 July 1919

Military Medal

'For bravery in the field.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 29 August 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 43, p. 7

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