Sgt. Charles Rangiwawahia Sciascia, MM

Son of Nicola (Nicholas) Sciascia and Riria Puaia Sciascia (McGregor), of Te Uri, Ormondville, Napier. Wellington Infantry battalion. Survived Gallipoli, Awarded Military Medal for gallantly, London Gazette, 12 March 1917, p2486, Rec No 545. Killed in action in Belgium, 1 Aug 1917. Military Medal (MM).In the Noutillerie Sector on the 3rd day of February 1917, this N.C.O. was in charge of the Scouts of a Raiding Party of 22 ranks. He led his party with coolness and accuracy and contributed materially to the success of the Raid. he had previously shown himself brave and capable both in Gallipoli and France. Source: London Gazette (12 March 1917, p2486, Rec No 545).

Sources

1. Cenotaph Record
2. Commonwealth War Graves Commission Record
3. New Zealand and World War One Roll of Honour: http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~sooty/genealogy/nzefrohSA-SL.html / Ref 16.4.2021
4. New Zealand War Graves Record

Details

• Rank: Serjeant
• Service No:10/518
• Date of Death: 01/08/1917
• Age: 25
• Regiment/Service: Wellington Regiment, N.Z.E.F. 1st Bn.
• Awards: M M Panel Reference:
• Memorial: MESSINES RIDGE (N.Z.) MEMORIAL
• Additional Information: Son of Mr. Nicola and Mrs. Riria Sciascia, of Koputaroa, Foxton.