O'CONNOR Francis (Frank) Owen

10/1307, Private, Wellington Battalion, WW1

12836, Legion of Frontiersmen, New Zealand

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 5 August 1915, p7703

On the 8th May 1915, near Krithia, Dardanelles, for distinguished service in the firing-line until he was severely wounded, losing his right eye.  He had previously been twice slightly wounded.  His gallant example was of great value.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

NOTES

Born 7 July 1890, Ashburton, New Zealand

Died 4 May 1933, Auckland, New Zealand

Buried Hillsborough Cemetery [Area 10, Block A, Plot 526]

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