MAHONEY Frank

10/2228, Private, Wellington Battalion, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 29 November 1915

For conspicuous gallantry and resource on the night of 26th-27th August 1915 during operations on the Gallipoli Peninsula, when he volunteered to go out to rescue some men who had been isolated within the enemy’s lines for fifteen days.  It was a mission of great difficulty and danger, and by his coolness and knowledge of scouting he greatly contributed to the success of the search and ultimate rescue of the missing men.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 28 January 1916

In connection with operations described in General Ian Hamilton's despatch of 11 December 1915.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

       Mention in Despatches

Victory Medal

Memorial Plaque

NOTES

Born 30 September 1880, Auckland, New Zealand

Killed in Action 21 August 1917, France

No recorded grave

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