NETTLEINGHAM Frank John

47458, Lance Corporal, 2nd Battalion, Wellington Regiment, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 12 March 1919, p3392

Citation 2 December 1919, p14915

For marked courage and initiative.  On 4th November 1918, near Pont de L’alouette, his platoon came under very heavy machine-gun fire.  He pushed on ahead, located the enemy guns, and, bringing enfilade fire to bear, forced the crew to abandon the gun.  He then rushed alone into the trench, taking the garrison, fifteen in number, prisoners.  His prompt and courageous action undoubtedly saved the company many casualties.  He did fine work.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

British War Medal

Victory Medal

NOTES

Born 11 September 1887, Greenhithe, England

Died 21 July 1980, Papatoetoe, Auckland, New Zealand

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