George GRIFFITHS

Regimental number25/540
Place of birthAuckland
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinMother, Mrs G J Miller, Hope, Nelson
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 5 February 1916
The 3rd Battalion, C Company, New Zealand Rifle Brigade left New Zealand on board three ships: HMNZT 42 ('Ulimaroa'), HMNZT 43 ('Mokoia') and HMNZT 44 ('Navua'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankRifleman
Final unitNew Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateDied 17 November 1918
Age at death from cemetery records21
Place of burialMurchison Cemetery
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Mother: Mrs G.J. Miller (nee Griffiths), Hope, Nelson
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 11