THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

AVERY Henry Essau

11/420, Major, 1 Company, Divisional Train, New Zealand Army Service Corps, WW1

Home Guard Service WW2

CITATION

Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)

Gazetted 3 June 1919

This officer has a continuous record of successful work since the beginning of the War, having never been absent from his duties during the whole period except for very short intervals of leave.  He succeeded to the position of AA&QMG after very good service as DAQMG, and his work has been of a very high order. I consider he has well earned the reward for which he is now recommended.

Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 3 June 1916

For distinguished service in the field (Gallipoli).  November 26-30 1915 during a period of very bad weather when roads were nearly impassable for mules it was only by constant supervision and the most careful arrangement that a supply of water and food was maintained.  December 18-19 1915.  Also during the evacuation of the ANZAC position, Major AVERY, though thrown on his own resources, by his skilful manipulation of the means at his disposal and his untiring efforts kept the troops of the division supplied up to the end.  This officer has done very good work ever since he took up the work of Senior Supply Officer & is deserving of special mention.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 13 July 1916

For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of General Sir C. Munro's Command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 4 January 1917

For distinguished service and devotion to duty as Snior Supply Officer during the operations in the Somme Valley.  His work has been flawless.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 1 June 1917

During the past six months he has been SSO (During the operations on the Somme) and latterly as DAQMG.  In all that he undertakes his work is of an exceptionally high order.  A very able and gifted Officer has proved by the manner in which he has carried out all duties entrusted to him to my entire satisfaction.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 11 July 1919

For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 16 September 1918 to 15 march 1919.

KNOWN AWARDS

Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)

Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Distinguished Service Order

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Mention in Despatches (4)

War Medal 1939-45

New Zealand War Service Medal

New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal

Legion of Merit, Commander (USA)

NOTES

Born 30 October 1885, Wellington, New Zealand

Died 22 March 1961, Eastbourne, Wellington, New Zealand