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ABERNETHY, Rex Clifford

14182, 2nd Lieutenant, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, WW1

CITATION

Military Cross

Gazetted 16 August 1917, p8394

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed great ability and resource in commanding his company when all the other officers had been wounded, consolidating the captured position and maintaining the new line. His ready grasp of the situation inspired all ranks with the greatest confidence.

KNOWN AWARDS

Military Cross

British War Medal

Victory Medal

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