Charles Albert GRAY

Regimental number7/339
AddressSandown, Waddington
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, George Gray, Sheffield, Canterbury
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Lyttelton on 16 October 1914
The Canterbury Mounted Rifles Regiment, Main Body, embarked on board two ships, HMNZT 4 'Tahiti' and HMNZT 11 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His position was several times attacked by the enemy under cover of an intense bombardment, but he repelled all the attacks and set a splendid example to his men of courage and coolness.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 4 February 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Mounted Rifles/Main Body