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CASELBERG Alexander Lionel

4/363, Sapper, Signal Troop, Mounted Brigade, New Zealand Engineers, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 29 November 1915, p11894

For conspicuous gallantry on the night of the 22nd August 1915, at Kaiajik, Aghala (Hill 60, Dardanelles).  At the close of the day a number of detached parties were scattered in advance of the fire-trenches.  The firing was very heavy, and in the dark these parties did not know how to get back.  Sapper Caselberg, on his own initiative, went out several times, searched for them, and guided them back on each occasion.  His total disregard of personal danger and devotion to duty were most marked

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

NOTES

Born 6 December 1892, New Zealand