Sydney GASTON

Regimental number10/1240
AddressHavelock North
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs A Gaston, Ninth Avenue, Maylands, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 December 1914
Final rankSergeant
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the period from 17th September to 11th November 1918. He took charge of ration and supply waggons on many occasions when it was necessary to deliver stores under heavy shell and machine gun fire. He always set a splendid example to his men, and did excellent service.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Second

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