THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

BURR William Thomas

3, Sergeant Major, 1st Contingent New Zealand Mounted Rifles

18423, Sergeant Major, New Zealand Mounted Rifles, 23rd Reinforcements, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

In recognition of service during the operations in South Africa, to be dated 29 September 1901

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Queens South Africa Medal

Diamond Hill, Johannesburg, Driefontein, Relief of Kimberly

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Diamond Jubilee Medal 1887

New Zealand Long & Efficient Service Medal

Mention in Despatches for Meritorious Service in South Africa

NOTES

Born 14 December 1872, Wanganui, New Zealand

Died 16 October 1940, Wanganui, New Zealand