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DIGBY-SMITH Alfred

24/25, Major, 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade,WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 16 August 1917, p8353

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.  Although severely wounded (in the face by shrapnel) and suffering from gas he successfully led his company to its objective, and remained until consolidation was well underway and the situation secure.  He displayed great keenness and determination

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 4 January 1917, p261

Conspicuous good work since the arrival of his Battalion in France last April, especially at the Somme during the period13th September to 3rd October when he showed untiring energy and ability as an organiser.  This officer's work is always conspicuous by its thoroughness.  He has been temporarily second-in-command of his Battalion since 7th August 1916

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 28 December 1917, p13575

Mentioned in Field Marshal D. Haig's despatch of 7 November 1917, for distibguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period February 26th to midnight September 20-21st 1917.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Service Order

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Mention in Despatches (2)

Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal

New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal

New Zealand Volunteer Service Medal

NOTES

Born 18 July 1877, Dunedin, New Zealand

Died 10 May 1950, Dunedin, New Zealand

Ashes buried Northern Cemetery, Dunedin, (Ashes Block 124. Plot 14)