Some of the personnel of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade were highly decorated, including two soldiers that were awarded the Victoria Cross; Lance Corporal Samuel Frickleton and Sergeant Harry Laurent. Two of the brigade's commanders, Brigadier Generals Hart and Melvill, were made Companions of the Order of the Bath.
Some personnel from the New Zealand Rifle Brigade were highly decorated, featuring two soldiers who received the Victoria Cross; Lance Corporal Samuel Frickleton and Sergeant Harry Laurent. Two brigade commanders, Brigadier Generals Hart and Melvill, earned honors as Companions of the Order of the Bath.