Colonel A.F. Macdonald
New Zealanders
Assistant Chaplain General, New Zealand Forces, organised hospital work and dealt with wounded in Gallipoli campaign. At end of 1915 was promoted Major. Mentioned in Sir Ian Hamilton's despatches for his distinguished services, and received the thanks of the New Zealand Parliament. Was promoted Assistant Chaplain-General in 1917, with the rank of Colonel, and in 1918 was created an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by the King for his distinguished services. He also served in the South African War, and was mentioned in despatches both by Sir George White and General Walter Kitchener for his gallant conduct.
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