Army Number: 16503 Rank: Trooper Name: Eric ELLIS, MM Unit: New Zealand Divisional Cavalry Regiment attached Long Range Desert Group London Gazette : 22 July 1943 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36102/page/3317/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field: — No. 16503 Trooper Eric Ellis, New Zealand Military Forces.
Recommendation for Award for Ellis, Eric Rank: Trooper Service No: 16503 ... | The National Archives Reference: WO 373/46/113 Name Ellis, Eric Rank: Trooper Service No: 16503 Regiment: New Zealand Divisional Cavalry Regiment attached Long Range Desert Group Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East Special Operations and Escapes Award: Military Medal Date of announcement in London Gazette: 22 July 1943