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Stepping Stones to the Solomons: the unofficial history of the 29th Battalion with the Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force in the Pacific.

Awards

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Awards

Private E. V. Owen, MM (27 October, 1943)

Citation:—For bravery in the field during and subsequent to the landing on Treasury Islands. Private Owen, who is a man of 40 years, has shown outstanding diligence to duty during the Treasury Islands campaign. He landed with the assaulting companies and inv mediately carried out a daring reconnaissance. As a result of this he led a fighting patrol against a strongly held post. During the attack in this post and with a total disregard for his own personal safety, he advanced and threw a grenade into the post which enabled the rest of the patrol to close in. He has since been most active on patrols into enemy territory, the results of which have, on several occasions, enabled the battalion to effect adjustments to the line held. His devotion to duty and example have been an inspiration to all ranks.

Sergeant J. McD. Romans, BEM. (New Year Honours, 1944)

Citation:—For specially meritorious service of high standard. This NCO has been orderly room sergeant of his battalion since August, 1941. His work has frequently entailed long hours under specially difficult and trying conditions. He has always performed his duties with cheerfulness and the greatest efficiency, and were it not for the difficulty of replacing him in his present important position he would certainly be filling a higher position than that which he now holds.

Mention in Despatches

The following members of the battalion received mention in despatches in recognition of distinguished services in the South Pacific area, including Fiji, New Caledonia and the Solomon Islands:—

67152 Major O. T. Baragwanath, CF; 71497 Armourer 'Sergeant W. J. Pearson; 63947 Private W. M. Gilfillan; 44669 Private J. B. Lempriere; 74120 Private A. H. Norris.