
| Regimental number | 25/954 |
| Place of birth | Australia |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Greenish, Chisenhall Street, Karori, Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Final rank | Captain |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in holding an advanced position under very heavy shellfire until ordered to consolidate on another line. Later, when all his company officers were casualties, he took command, and held his position for thirty-six hours, although heavily bombarded by hostile shellfire. He set a fine example throughout.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and coolness in action. In the attack near Le Quesnoy on 4th November, 1918, the first objective had been gained and his company were pressing forward to a second objective when they came under very heavy fire, but owing to his fine example at the head of his company they continued the advance. The second objective was gained.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 13 |
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