
| Regimental number | 12/2923 |
| Address | East Tamaki |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Gordon, East Tamaki, Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | Sergeant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Medals |
Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 29th September, 1918, during
the advance east of Ribecourt, he did splendid work with his platoon, and was a
means of capturing two enemy guns together with their crews. In the attack on 1st
October, in command, he organized the line of defence on the Crucifix Road,
under enfilade fire, with his own men and with those of other units. His coolness
and leadership encouraged those under him to resist an enemy counter-attack, and
his reports on the situation from time to time were of immense assistance. He did
fine work.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and powers of command in an attack on enemy
positions. He assumed command of the fighting patrols, and personally arranged
the situation of posts in the captured territory and organised the consolidation.
Later, during an enemy counter-attack, his conduct was most praiseworthy.
Throughout the operation his coolness and ability were admirable.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Seventh |
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