John Gladstone GREENWOOD

Regimental number26/23
OccupationTelegraph lineman
Next of kinWife, Mrs E E Greenwood, 54 Edward Street, St Albans, Christchurch
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, C Company,
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 6 February 1916
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 28 May 1918.

Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in command of a platoon in three bombing attacks on enemy positions, and led his men with splendid courage, contributing much to the success of these attacks and the capture of some machine guns.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 26 July 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 25

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