THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

AUSTIN William Semmers

23/2, Major, 1 New Zealand Rifle Brigade, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 3 June 1916

For distinguished service in the field (Senussi Campaign)

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 21 June 1916

In connection with operations on the Western Front

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 28 May 1918

Honours despatch for period 22 September 1917 to 24 February 1918 (Inclusive)

Croix de Guerre (France)

Gazetted 17 December 1917

For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign

AWARDS

Distinguished Service Order

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Mention in Despatches (2)

Colonial Auxiliary Forces Decoration

NZ Long and Efficient Service Medal

Croix de Guerre (France)

NOTES

Born 1871, St Just, Cornwall, England

Died 31 August 1931, Wellington, NZ