TANNAHILL John
10/2778, Sergeant, 1st Battalion, Wellington Regiment, WW1

CITATION
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Gazetted 1 January 1919, p49
Citation 3 September 1919, p11191
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the period 25 February to 16-17th September 1918.  He was a platoon sergeant during an attack near Beaumont Hamel on 30th March, when he displayed splendid dash and initiative and fine leadership.  In the consolidation of the captured position under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire his coolness and courage spurred and courage spurred on and inspired his men, and it was mainly through his efforts that the work was completed.  Since then his work both as platoon sergeant and acting Quartermaster Sergeant has been consistently excellent.

KNOWN AWARDS
Distinguished Conduct Medal
1914-15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal

NOTES
Born 15 September 1890, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Killed in Action 30 September 1918, France
Buried at Villers Hill British Cemetery, Villers Guislain, France
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