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PRIDHAM Geoffrey Robert

Major and Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, Royal Engineers, att NZ Engineers

CITATION

Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 1 January 1917, p26

This officer has been of the greatest service to the New Zealand Division not only in his capacity as CRE but also since the Division came to France in helping to train the Pioneer Battalion in its duties.  The Pioneers were an entirely new untrained body and Lieutenant Colonel Pridham by his advice has contributed in no small measure to their success.  During the operations in which the Division was engaged on the Somme Lieutenant Colonel Pridham displayed marked ability.  His services during the winter have been of great value owing to his ability and untiring energy.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 5 November 1915, p11003

Mentioned in General Ian Hamilton's despatch of the 26th August 1915.  Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.

Order of the White eagle, 4th class with Swords (Serbia)

Gazetted 15 February 1917, p1607

For distinguished service rendered during the course of the campaign.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Service Order

India General Service Medal 1895

       Tirah 1897-98

China War Medal 1900

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

      Mention in Despatches

Order of the White Eagle, 4th class with Swords (Serbia)

NOTES

Born 4 October 1872, Instow, North Devon, England

Died 22 March 1951, England