THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

CASSIDY William

521 & 5307, Sergeant, 2nd & 8th Contingents, New Zealand Mounted Rifles, South Africa

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted

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

Royal Humane Society Medal (Bronze)

Case Number 30623

At about 1.45pm on 1 April 1900, Lieutenant John Findlay, New Zealand Mounted Infantry, was trying to cross the swollen Hartbeeste River at

Kenhardt, Cape Colony when his horse was washed away by the strong current and he was unable to swim to land.  At great risk, Private Cassidy

went to his help on horseback but their weight overturned the horse and Cassidy, with much difficulty, then swam with him to the bank.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Queens South Africa Medal

Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902

Royal Humane Society Medal (Bronze)

Mention in Despatches (South Africa)

Mention in Despatches for Meritorious Service (twice in South Africa)

NOTES

Born 20 August 1862 New Zealand

Died 17 July 1938, Auckland, New Zealand

Buried Waikaraka Cemetery [Area Mil, Block Vets, Plot 130]