
| Regimental number | 23/1403 |
| Address | Rahotu |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, W H Glentworth, Urenui, Taranaki |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion, 2nd Reinforcements, E Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Members of E Company left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 35 'Willochra' and HMNZT 36 'Tofua'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Company Sergeant Major |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Fremicourt on 30th August 1918. During the attack on Fremicourt Sergeant Glentworth made a personal reconnaissance of the captured line under heavy artillery and machine gun fire. Later he again crossed 300 yards of open ground and bound up and brought back to our line a wounded man. Again on the morning of the 31st when the enemy
counter-attacked under a barrage Sergeant Glentworth took charge of two platoons and so disposed them that they cut off reinforcements for the enemy attack. This enabled us to capture 50 enemy who had filtered through our lines.
During the whole of the operations Sergeant Glenworth has shown himself to be a cool and skilful leader.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Meritorious Service Medal 'For consistent gallantry and devotion to duty. As a patrol leader he has proved himself intrepid to a degree and has never failed to attain his object in this capacity. On 3rd February 1918 he promptly took out a fighting patrol to clear up the situation, after an unsuccessful enemy raid, and so secured identifications and other information of great value. In all offensive operations he has displayed the
greatest coolness and bravery, and his splendid example has proved an inspiration to all ranks.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: E Company/2nd Rfts of 1st NZRB |
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