William John GARNETT

Regimental number4/898
AddressGreen Island, Dunedin
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, J R Garnett, Birkenhead, Liverpool, England
Rank on embarkationSapper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Engineers
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 13 June 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'On October 13th 1917 near Spree Farm north east of Ypres he carried out road formation under heavy shell fire. He showed resource, coolness and bravery. His splendid example of bravery inspired and gave confidence to all.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 January 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Engineers/Fifth