JACOB Edwin Charles Haddon

8/1518, Sergeant, 1st Battalion, Otago Regiment, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 26 November 1917, p12326

Citation 6 February 1918, p1779

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.  When all the officers of his company became casualties in an attack he took command at a critical moment and pushed forward.  He captured an enemy strong point in the face of very heavy fire and held his position all day.  He set a splendid example of courage, leadership and determination

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Gallipoli Medallion

NOTES

Born 26 January 1894, Naseby, New Zealand

Died 4 April 1966, Blenheim, New Zealand

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