THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT
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