William Davis GLASSCOCK

Regimental number11458
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinFather, David Glasscock, 31 Alfred Street, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, England
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 1 May 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'During the attack of the New Zealand Division east of Ypres on October 4th, Pte Glasscock (Officers Batman) located an enemy machine gun which had killed his Officer. With splendid dash he rushed the Gun, and was successful in capturing it and killing the crew.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 December 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 30, p. 3