John Reynolds GILBERT

Regimental number8/3272
Address417 Queen Stret, Hastings
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs S Reynolds Gilbert, Arthur Street, Onehunga
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcement, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Lyttelton on board Willochra on 14 November 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'On October 4th 1917 near Gravenstafel, N.E. of Ypres he carried out reconnaissance for roads under very heavy shell fire. His coolness resource and determination set a good example and gave confidence to all.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 December 1917

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

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