McCONACHY Walter

24/462, Sergeant, 4th New Zealand Rifle Brigade, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 13 February 1917, p1549

Boutillerie 18 April 1916.  For conspicuous gallantry in action.  He carried out several dangerous patrols prior to a raid, and obtained most valuable information. Later, during the raid, he led his party with great gallantry.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

British War Medal

Victory Medal

NOTES

Born 24 April 1893, Argyleshire, Scotland

Died 31 July 1955, Hamilton, New Zealand

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