Regimental number | 13752 |
Occupation | Steward |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M Gradwell, 72 Ghuznee Street, Wellington |
Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 8th Reinforcements to 2nd Battalion, F Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
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: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 34, p. 32 |