John Robert GOULD

Regimental number24/1058
AddressTe Roto, Hawera
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinBrother, Ernest Peter Gould, Moeroa via Eltham
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
D Company, 2nd Bn, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, embarked on board five ships: HMNZT 'Mauganui', HMNZT 31 'Tahiti', HMNZT 32 'Aparima', HMNZT 33 'Navua', and HMNZT 34 'Warrimoo'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankLance Corporal
Final unit2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and constant devotion to duty during active operations round Bapaume and near Gouzeaucourt from 25th August to 13th September 1918. This NCO was in charge of the Battalion Transport carrying ammunition and bombs. He constantly brought forward limbers to Battalion Headquarters and to forward dumps, always exposed to heavy shell fire. On the 11th and 12th September he made several trips to within 500 yards of the front line in full view of the enemy passing through a heavy barrage each time. His work was extremely difficult and arduous, but he carried out his duties with wonderful skill and promptitude. The success of his enterprise saved casualties to both men and horses.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 March 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: D Company/2nd NZRB

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