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MURCHISON Donald Sinclair

7/380, Major, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 1 January 1918, p29

For great courage and ability in leading his Squadron at Gaza on 26th March 1917.  Advancing from the north with great dash, he succeeded in reaching Ali MuntarvRedoubt and connecting up with the Infantry.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 6 July 1917, p6774

For gallant and distinguished conduct in the field or for other valuable service.  General A.J Murray's despatch dated 1 March 1917.  Commander-in-Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 12 January 1918, p804

For gallant and distinguishe conduct in the field or for other valuable service.  General A.J Murray's  despatch of 28th June 1917.  Commander-in-Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Service Order

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

       Mention in Despatches (2)

New Zealand Territorial Service Medal

NOTES

Born 16 June 1891, Lyttelton, New Zealand

Died 24 April 1979, Christchurch, New Zealand