Charles Theodore GILLESPIE

Regimental number2/263
AddressRNZA Depot, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Gillespie, Chapel Street, Masterton
Rank on embarkationFarrier Sergeant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in extinguishing burning boxes of ammunition under heavy hostile shell fire. Assisted by two of his men, he worked amidst the exploding shells with total disregard of danger, thereby saving a large amount of ammunition and averting a heavy explosion.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 26 July 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Main Body