HEATON Fred

10/4115, Sergeant, 1st Battalion, Wellington Regiment, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 26 June 1918, p7566

For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.  He led his men with great dash and determination in an attack, advanced beyond his objective, and put out of action two enemy machine guns which were enfilading the troops which were advancing on the right.  His prompt action enabled the right flank to continue the advance and reach the objective.  He set a splendid example to his men

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

British War Medal

Victory Medal

NOTES

Born 23 January 1894, England

Died 12 March 1950, Wanganui, New Zealand

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