William Arthur GRAY

Regimental number25/955
OccupationCivil engineer
Next of kinFather, S Gray, Ellamore, Essex Road, Mount Eden
Rank on embarkationLieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 5 February 1916
A Company, 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, left Wellington on board three ships (HMNZT 42 'Ulimaroa', HMNZT 43 'Mokoia', and HMNZT 44 'Navua'), It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He assumed command of and led his company with great courage and determination, capturing the position and reorganizing his line. He set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 25 November 1916

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 1

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