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RANDELL William Edgar

18583, Sergeant, 3rd Battalion, Auckland Regiment, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 3 June 1918, p6485

Citation 21 October 1918, p12392

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During operations of a strenuous character, this N.C.O., who was acting as company sergeant-major, displayed untiring energy and fearless disregard of danger, inspiring all ranks by his example. Under heavy fire he consolidated the captured positions, showing that fine leadership and resource which have always distinguished his behaviour.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 11 July 1919, p8836

For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 16 September 1918 to 15 March 1919.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

British War Medal

Victory Medal

       Mention in Despatches

NOTES

Born 30 June 1894, Wellington, New Zealand

Died 5 August 1965, Auckland, New Zealand