THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

MITCHELL Frank Cook

8/33, Sergeant, Otago Battalion, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 14 January 1916, p616

Citation 11 March 1916, p2746

For conspicuous gallantry on the 9th August 1915 at Chunuk Bair (Dardanelles), when, with another non-commissioned officer, he displayed great bravery and resource in holding the right flank, a weak point requiring great vigilance.

(See citation for PC Boate)

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 28 January 1916, p1210

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

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 13 July 1916, p6956

For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of General Si C. Munro's command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Mention in Despatches (2)

Gallipoli Medallion

NOTES

Born 25 September 1890, Gore, NZ

Died 26 November 1964, Gore, NZ