McLEOD Robert Clarence

8/1302, Private, Otago Battalion, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 5 August 1915, p7700

For conspicuous gallantry on the 8th May 1915, during operations south of Krithia (Dardanelles).  He was one of a party carrying ammunition to the advanced trenches under heavy fire.  The majority of the party were unable to proceed, but Private McLeod, although wounded in his leg, performed his task.  On his return, not having reported his wound, he was again detailed to carry ammunition, which duty he performed

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Gallipoli Medallion

Gallipoli Lapel Badge

NOTES

Born 27 July 1895, Tuapeka Mouth, New Zealand

Died 9 July 1970, Milton, New Zealand

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