Thomas Archibald GOODFELLOW

Regimental number25/323
OccupationMotor driver
Next of kinBrother, Frank Goodfellow, c/o Mrs James Hill, Holmes's Boardinghouse, Manchester Street, Christchurch
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 5 February 1916
The 3rd Battalion, C Company, New Zealand Rifle Brigade left New Zealand on board three ships: HMNZT 42 ('Ulimaroa'), HMNZT 43 ('Mokoia') and HMNZT 44 ('Navua'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Passchendaele Ridge on 12th October 1917. When his Officer had become a casualty, he took charge of his platoon, consolidated his position under very heavy rifle and machine-gun fire, and organised his sections preparatory to a further advance. His work throughout was of the highest order.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 28 January 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 11