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11/1100, Major, New Zealand Field Artillery

 

CITATION

Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 1 Jamuary 1919, p22

For conitnuous good service in the field.  He has commanded a Battery throughout the period with conspicuous ability, particularly during the recent mobile operations.  His energy has been unceasing, and he has on many occasions carried out his duties regardless of heavy enemy fire.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 28 December 1917, p13575

February 26th to September 19th 1917.  A resolute Battery commander with a high sense of duty.  Originally commanded a Section of the Divisional Ammunition Column, the horses of which were kept in excellent condition, and has for some six months commanded a Battery with success.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 28 May 1918, p6204

Honours Despatch for the period 22nd Septemebr 1917 to 24 February 1918, inclusive.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 31 December 1918, p15230

Sir D. Haig's despatch dated 8th November 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Service Order

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Mention in Despatches (3)

New Zealand Territorial Service Medal

NOTES

Born 1881, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Died 19 August 1943, Dannevirke, New Zealand