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BREWER John Henry

26783, Sergeant, 1st Battalion, Auckland Regiment, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazette 26 June 1918

Mailly-Mailet, 26 March 1918.  For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack.  When his officer and platoon sergeant became casualties early in the attack he took command of his platoon.  Though severely wounded he continued to advance, and consolidated his position on the line.  He took command of a number of other men in addition to his own, and showed great skill in handling his Lewis Guns and making dispositions so as to minimize casualties.  He was under heavy fire throughout, and showed magnificent courage and determination

Military Medal

Gazette 17 December 1917

For conspicuous gallantry in the field.  East of St Julien on the 4th instant this man took charge of his section, after the section commander had been killed, and carried on in a most capable manner exhibiting the utmost coolness and disregard of personal safety.  He led his men with fine determination and good judgement and inspired confidence in all .  He did excellent work during the consolidation and afterwards rendered valuable assistance in attending and arranging for the evacuation of wounded.  His work throughout was of a very high standard.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Military Medal

British War Medal

Victory Medal

NOTES

Born 6 July 1888, Auckland, New Zealand

Died 23 January 1943, Auckland, New Zealand