HUNTER George

34368, Lance Corporal, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 15 November 1918, p13469

He was in a shell hole in advance of our line during an enemy counter-attack, and in spite of the heavy machine-gun fire directed on the post he held his ground, inflicting casualties on the enemy.  He was wounded three times, but volunteered to take a message back to the main line, which he did successfully, in spite of the heavy fire of the enemy.  He displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

British War Medal

Victory Medal

NOTES

Born 24 November 1890, Aberdeen, Scotland

Died 1 April 1974, Hamilton, New Zealand

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