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HERBERT Alfred Henry

11/1079, Lieutenant Colonel, New Zealand Army Ordnance Corps, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 4 June 1917, p5476

For distinguished service in the field.  (Gallipoli and France)

This officer had paid the greatest attention to his work and by his care and attention to  detail has very considerably reduced the wastage in the Division, thereby effecting very material economy.  I confidently recommend him for an award..

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 4 January 1917, p261

Has practically organised this department from the bottom and has done very good work.  At all times he has spared no pains to satisfy the demands made on him.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 1 June 1917, p5429

For distinguished and gallant service and devotion to duty.  Field Marshall D. Haig, Commander-in-Chief, the British Armies in France, Despatch of 9 April 1917.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Service Order

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Mention in Despatches (2)

Colonial Auxiliary Forces Medal

New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal

NOTES

Born 4 October 1868, Newbury, England

Died 14 May 1946, Eketahuna, New Zealand