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GRIGOR Robert Renton

9/143, Lieutenant Colonel, Otago Mounted Rifles, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 3 June 1916, p5570

For distinguished service in the field (Gallipoli), Commanded the Regiment in the attack on Bauchop's Hill on the night 6/7th August after Lieutenant Colonel Bauchop had been wounded.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 28 January 1916, p1210

In connection with the operations described in Gen Ian Hamilton's despatch of 11 December 1915

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 13 July 1916, p6956

For distinguished and gallant service rendered during the period of General Sir C. Munro's command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Service Order

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Mention in Despatches (2)

Colonial Auxiliary Forces Decoration

Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal

New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal

New Zealand Volunteer Service Medal

NOTES

Born November 1872, Inchclutha, New Zealand

Died 25 October 1955, Balclutha, New Zealand