THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

POW James

23/8, Major, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 1 January 1917, p29

For moste excellent work since the arrival of the Battalion in France last April, particularly so on 15 September 1916 when he showed great gallantry and devotion to duty.  During the attack on Flers, after the 1st Battalion, 3rd New Zealand Rifle Brigade were held up on their left, although wounded, he organised a small party of ten and took Flers Trench capturing over 100 prisoners.  This officer also did good work from 15th September  to 3rd October.  His example was a great incentive for his men and the value of his work cannot be overestimated.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 4 January 1917, p262

Mentioned in despatch from General Sir Douglas Haig, GCB, Commander-in-Chief of the British armies in France, dated 13 November 1916.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Service Order

Queen’s South Africa Medal

       Transvaal, Orange Free State, Cape Colony, South Africa 1901

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

       Mention in Despatches

Coronation Medal 1937

NOTES

Born 6 January 1879, Gore, New Zealand

Died 17 February 1953, Wellington, New Zealand