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BAKER George Bartrum

24844, Company Sergeant Major, New Zealand Cyclist Battalion, WW1

CITATION

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

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 30 October 1918, p12852

Marfeaux 23 July 1918.  During an attack when all the officers had become casualties before attainment of the first objective, this Warrant Officer assumed command, and with great courage and ability led them to the final objective.  Though slightly wounded during the attack, he superintended consolidation and carried on with his duties.  Throughout, his coolness and determination under heavy fire and his fine leadership greatly inspired his men

Military Medal

Gazetted 28 January 1918, p1405

Passcandaelle.  For bravery in the field

KNOWN AWARDS

Commander of the most Excellent Order of the British Empire

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Military Medal

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Coronation Medal 1953

Justice of the Peace

NOTES

Born 28 Nov 1895, New Zealand

Died 27 August 1971, Timaru, New Zealand