STEELE John Hector

33128, Sergeant, 4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 3 June 1919, p6864

Citation 11 March 1920, p3136

For great gallantry, initiative, and devotion to duty.  On 4th November 1918, during the attack on Le Quesnoy, his platoon officer was killed; he immediately assumed command of the platoon, and by good leadership reached his objective and consolidated.  His work throughout the day was excellent

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

British War Medal

Victory Medal

NOTES

Born 26 February 1881, Sydney, Australia

Died 15 November 1928, Auckland, New Zealand

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