THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

NESBIT George James

8/2790, Private, 1st Battalion, Otago Regiment, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 3 June 1919, p6864

Citation 11 March 1920, p3135

For marked gallantry during active operations from 1st October onwards, particularly on 23rd October 1918 near Vertigneul, as company runner.  He first accompanied a reconnoitring party, and under heavy machine-gun fire he carried back information to his company commander which enabled the company to assemble successfully.  Throughout the day he continually carried messages, under heavy fire, from his company headquarters to the leading platoon commander

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

NOTES

Born 9 June 1892, Nelson, New Zealand

Died 12 October 1966, Nelson, New Zealand