THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

HARDIE Robert Davies

10/1171, Major, New Zealand Machine Gun Corps, WW1

Home Guard Service in WW2

CITATION

Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 16 August 1917, p8353

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.  Although wounded in the eye during an advance, he led his men through a heavy barrage into their positions and continued with great skill and courage to direct the fire of his guns, remaining with them throughout the action, although he had every reason to suppose he had lost an eye.  By his devotion to duty he set a splendid example to his men.  (Battle of Messines 7 Jan 1917)

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 4 January 1917, p262

Has shown loyalty and devotion to duty throughout a period of five months.  On 14th September, when his company commander was wounded, he took charge  of the company and showed marke ability under difficult conditions.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 28 December 1917, p13576

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

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Service Order

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Mentioned in Despatches (2)

War Medal 1939-1945

New Zealand War Service Medal

New Zealand Territorial Service Medal

NOTES

Born 18 August 1891, Wellington, New Zealand

Died 7 May 1977, Palmerston, New Zealand