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GASKELL Frederick Arthur

38525, Sergeant, 4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

France, April 1918.  For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty after assuming command of a platoon.  He reorganised his men under heavy fire, pressed his attack home, and helped to capture a enemy strong position.  He sent back useful information to adjoining troops, and generally displayed initiative and good leadership

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Memorial Plaque

NOTES

Born 21 April 1895, Howick, Auckland, New Zealand

Died of Wounds 28 August 1918, France

Buried Gezaircourt Cemetery