NESBITT Donald David

13/2068, Trooper, Auckland Mounted Rifles, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 3 September 1918, p10377

Egypt, September 1917.  For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.  During a night attack, as our line approached the enemy’s trench, he dashed ahead, calling to the others to follow him.  He charged a machine gun on his own and bayoneted the gunners.  He then quickly turned the gun around and fired on the retiring enemy.  By his gallant piece of work he saved the squadron many casualties.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Gallipoli Medallion

Gallipoli Lapel Badge

NOTES

Born 11 November 1896, Westport, New Zealand

Died

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