Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

3rd Battalion Canterbury Regiment, New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF), New Zealand Military Forces

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1918

He was presented with his DSO from King George V in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on 13 February 1919.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier

Unit:

8th New Zealand Infantry Brigade, 3rd New Zealand Division, New Zealand Military Forces

Awarded on:

February 20th, 1944

Awarded for:

Operation Goodtime

"For distinguished and gallant service in the Field,

Brigadier Row was in charge of the operations which resulted in the capture and occupation of the Treasury Islands. These operations extended over the period from 26th October to 20th November, 1943, by which latter date practically every Japanese on the Island has been killed. The landing force comprised numerous technical troops in addition to the normal Brigade Group, and the smooth landing of successive transport echelons and the general development of the whole operation was eloquent proof of the thorough and careful way in which Brigadier Row had conceived and planned the expedition. In the operations ashore, he displayed similar skill and aggressive and courageous leadership. His personal appearance at each threatened point of his defenses did much to inspire his officers and men with confidence in the general direction of the operations and contributed in large measure to their success.

Second DSO received as bar

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier

Unit:

8th New Zealand Infantry Brigade, 3rd New Zealand Division, New Zealand Military Forces

Awarded on:

November 23rd, 1944

Awarded for:

Operation Goodtime

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Unit:

3rd Battalion Canterbury Regiment, New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF), New Zealand Military Forces

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Unit:

3rd Battalion Canterbury Regiment, New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF), New Zealand Military Forces

2nd MiD

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Unit:

3rd Battalion Canterbury Regiment, New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF), New Zealand Military Forces

3rd MiD