RICHMOND Thomas Murray Edward

53414, Private, 1st Battalion, Wellington Regiment, WW1

Home Guard Service in WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 15 November 1918, p13469

Fremicourt, 30 August 1918.  For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.  On two occasions when he was the only member of his Lewis gun team left he kept his gun in action without relief. He showed splendid courage and initiative in handling his gun, and by maintaining his position, which was one of great importance, was the means of maintaining the line intact.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

British War Medal

Victory Medal

New Zealand War Service Medal

NOTES

Born 18 December 1896, Rongatea, New Zealand

Died 2 Jan 1943, Thames, New Zealand

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