ARMSTRONG Leonard John
13/5, Trooper, Auckland Mounted Rifles, WW1
Home Guard Service WW2
CITATION
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Gazetted 14 January 1916
For conspicuous gallantry between the 21st and 30th August 1915, at Kiajik Aghala (Dardanelles) when in charge of machineguns. He invariably displayed great bravery and devotion to duty.
Mention in Despatches
Gazetted 28 January 1916
In connection with the operations described in General Ian Hamilton's despatch of 11 December 1915.
AWARDS
Distinguished Conduct Medal
1914-15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Mention in DespatchesWar Medal 1939-45
New Zealand War Service Medal
New Zealand Long & Efficient Service Medal
New Zealand Territorial Service Medal
NOTES
Born 12 April 1888,
Died 15 November 1975, Auckland, New Zealand
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