Name: |
SAXBY |
Given Name: |
CONRAD GORDON |
Initials: |
C G |
Service No: |
13/2150 |
Rank: |
Lieutenant ColonelOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
New Zealand Maori (Pioneer) Battalion |
Date of Death: |
1918-11-27Other Casualties on this
Date |
Age: |
38 |
Cause of Death: |
Died of pneumonia and influenza |
Decorations: |
D S O, Mentioned in Despatches |
Citations: |
DSO LG 1 January 1917 "For good work and devotion to duty during the period August 27th/October 2nd 1916. During this period Major Saxby commanded 'A' Company N.Z. Pioneers, and his coolness under fire and he set a splendid example, were an inspiration to the men working under fire. His company work was always laid off with sound judgement and well carried out." MID LG 4 January 1917 "Mentioned in despatch from General Sir Douglas Haig, G.C.B., Commander-in-Chief of the British Armies in France, dated 13th November, 1916." |
Additional
Information: |
Son of Gordon H. and Katherine Saxby, of "Quamby," 23, Orakei Rd., Remuera, Auckland. Also served in South Africa, Egypt and Gallipoli. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918 |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2016-06-28
