Description

Offered for sale is a very collectable New Zealand QSA. This medal is impressed named 5367 TPR: W.J.D.MOORE. N.Z.M.R. 8th CONT. and is fitted with the Transvaal and South Africa 1902 clasps, together with its original ribbon. Heavily toned, uncleaned and according to the seller having been bought in N.Z. back in the 1960’s.

William John Dennerley Moore was born in the Thames Valley, New Zealand on 22/9/1880 and was a farmer in the district. 

Trooper Moore was a member of ‘C’ Squadron, North Island Regiment, which formed part of the 8th Contingent, sailing from Auckland onboard the SS Surrey on 1/2/1902, returning to New Zealand in July 1902. He continued to farm in New Zealand and died on 20/10/1962.

Records indicate that he may have previously served with the NZ militia forces and was a member of the N.Z. WW1 Army Reserve between 1916-1917. A great opportunity to undertake further research on this soldier.

This medal comes with some research on his military service and family history.