Ernest Walter GLOGOSKI

Regimental number31625
OccupationMachinist
Next of kinWife, Mrs Violet Annie Glogoski, New Lynn, Auckland
Enlistment date25 July 1916
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 19th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 15 November 1916
The infantry component of the 19th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'. It is not possible from the Nominal Rolls to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankSergeant
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

FateCommenced return to New Zealand
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the attack near La Signy Farm on 30th March 1918 with another NCO he did splendid work in bombing the enemy. An enemy machine gun in a strong point held out for an hour after the attack had been delivered. These two NCOs, led a party which bombed the enemy out and captured the positions.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 12 June 1918

Discharge date21 July 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Changed surname to OLIVER by Deed Poll, Auckland High Court, 1921.

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 45, p. 5

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