George Augustus AVEY

Regimental number24/19
AddressPine Street, Edendale
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs B'delia Avey, Pine Street, Edendale, Auckland
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Samoan Advance Party, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 15 August 1914
Members of B Company left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 1 'Moeraki' and HMNZT 2 'Monowai'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He superintended the laying of a wire under heavy fire, maintaining communication and sending back valuable information continuously for two days.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 December 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: B Company/Samoan Adv & 2nd NZRB