Lt. Col. Arthur Bongard, MC

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Lt. Col. Arthur Bongard, MC

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Devonport, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
Death: September 30, 1986 (90)
Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
Immediate Family:

Son of James Bongard and Emily Bongard
Husband of Jessie Winifred Dunlop Bongard
Brother of Kate Waters; Emily Ryan; William Bongard; Agnes Kirk; Ruth Bongard and 5 others

Occupation: NZ Army
Managed by: Charlene Newport
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About Lt. Col. Arthur Bongard, MC

One of three brothers who served in WWI, two were awarded the Military Cross.

Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when detailed to guide the signal party laying a line to brigade forward station. Owing to the front line being checked they reached the front line and came under heavy fire. He organised the party in shell-holes, and eventually extracted them without casualties.

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30645/supplement/4888

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Lt. Col. Arthur Bongard, MC's Timeline

1895
December 17, 1895
Devonport, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
1986
September 30, 1986
Age 90
Auckland, North Island, New Zealand