Thomas Sinclair GILLIES

Regimental number11/2006
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinFather, B Gillies, Wildforks, Waimate
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Wellington Mounted Rifles, B Squadron
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As brigade transport officer he superintended the forwarding of supplies and water to the front line. On two occasions he went through enemy barrages to ensure the delivery of supplies, and by his coolness and personal example controlled his men in the most difficult situations.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 26 November 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 4