THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

YORKE, William Henry

26/651, 2nd Lieutenant, Cyclist Battalion, WW1

1/3/26 Home Guard, WW2

CITATION

Military Cross

Gazetted 15 October 1918, p12101

For conspicuous gallantry during an attack.  While leading his platoon to the final objective he was blown up and injured by a shell.  Though suffering consideration and garrison duty, and subsequently obtained much valuable information in patrolling forward areas. He showed marked courage, determination, and devotion to duty

KNOWN AWARDS

Military Cross

British War Medal

Victory Medal

New Zealand War Service Medal

NOTES

Born 26 July 1890 New Zealand

Died 4 May 1965 Te Kopuru, New Zealand