George Henry GRADWELL

Regimental number13752
OccupationSteward
Next of kinWife, Mrs M Gradwell, 72 Ghuznee Street, Wellington
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 8th Reinforcements to 2nd Battalion, F Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 26 June 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a Company Runner during the operations against the Passchendaele Ridge on 12th, 13th and 14th October 1917. This Rifleman carried important messages to Company Headquarters in the face of very heavy hostile machine gun and shell fire over very exposed country. His coolness and devotion to duty were responsible for important information being promptly delivered.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 34, p. 32

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