Harry GILCHRIST

Regimental number10813
OccupationSalesman
Next of kinFather, F Gilchrist, Oxford, North Canterbury
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), 1st New Zealand Cyclist Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 52 Mokoia on 6 May 1916
Final rankSergeant
Final unitNew Zealand Cyclist Battalion
FateDied of wounds 6 May 1918
Age at death from cemetery records23
Place of burialArneke British Cemetery (Plot II, Row E, Grave No 1), France
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Fredrick and Clara Gilchrist, Oxford
Medals

Military Medal

'For bravery in the field (April 1918 Meteren Strazeele)'
Source: 'London Gazette
Date: 29 August 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 31, p. 5

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