Alexander Carter GRAHAM

Regimental number3/2752
Date of birth5 September 1881
Place of birthOkarito
OccupationAlpine guide
Next of kinBrother, James Graham, Waiho Gorge, South Westland
Rank on embarkationTemporary Lance Corporal
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 22nd Reinforcements, New Zealand Medical Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 76 on 16 February 1917
Members of the New Zealand Medical Corps, 22nd Reinforcements, embarked on two ships, 'Mokoia' on 13 February 1917, and 'Navua' on 16 February 1917. Those listed on Nominal Roll No 54 embarked on board HMNZT 'Mokoia', 15 February 1917. For those listed on Nominal Roll No 55, it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At the assault on Belle Vue Ridge on October 12th this man worked heroically all day as a stretcher bearer under exceptionally fire, and with great courage and grit constituted a fine example to the remainder of his Company.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 14 January 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death12 July 1957 Greymouth
Age at death75
Place of burialKaroro Cemetery, Greymouth
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 55, p. 26

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