THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

McCARROLL James Neil

13/148, Lieutenant Colonel, Auckland Mounted Rifles, WW1

CITATION

Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)

Gazetted 12 December 1919, p15440

In recognition of valued service rendered in connection with the military operations in Egypt and Palestine

Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 1 January 1918, p29

For distinguished service in the field. (Sinai and Palestine).

Bar to the Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 16 August 1918, p9560

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried out an attack on the flank on the enemy’s position with great skill. When heavily counter attacked he showed splendid ability in meeting the enemy’s attack, altering his dispositions several times to meet the changing circumstances and drove back the enemy with heavy loss. He set a fine example to his men.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 1 December 1916, p11801

Mentioned in despatches from General A.J Murray's despatch of 28th June 1917 as Commander-in-Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 12 January 1918, p804

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

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 12 January 1920, p508

Mentioned in despatches for distinguished and gallant service by General Sir E.H.H Allenby, in his despatch of 5th March 1919 as Commander-in-Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 11 June 1920, p6451

no detail available.

KNOWN AWARDS

Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)

Distinguished Service Order and bar

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

       Mention in Despatches (4)

Silver Jubilee Medal 1935

Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers Decoration

Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal

New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal

New Zealand Territorial Service Medal

NOTES

Born 13 May 1873, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Died 26 May 1951, Whangarei, New Zealand