Arthur Ernest GORTON

Regimental number25/109
OccupationLaw clerk
Next of kinWife, Mrs B E Gorton, Stratford
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 5 February 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'For great gallantry and determination at Messines on 7th June 1917. He attacked and held a captured position under very heavy shell fire. When heavily shelled he maintained his position, refusing to move until ordered to do so. He set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 7

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