Henry GUISE

Regimental number11/1908
Date of birth1892
Place of birthWellington
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationWarehouseman
AddressRona Bay, Wellington
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.3
Height5' 6.5"
Weight147 lbs
Next of kinFather, C H Guise, 131 Tasman Street, Wellington
Previous military serviceServed in the Territorial Force (?), Wellington; not serving in any military force at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date3 September 1915
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Wellington Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Tofua on 13 November 1915
Final rankCorporal
Final unitNew Zealand Field Artillery
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 28 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For continuous gallantry and devotion to duty, particularly during recent operations. Under all circumstances he has displayed a keenness and cheerfulness which has been a splendid example to all with whom he has come in contact.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 13 March 1919

Discharge date7 June 1919
Other details

Commenced return to New Zealand from Liverpool on board HT 'Northumberland', 28 March 1919 ; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 7 June 1919.

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Merdal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Mounted Rifles/Eighth
Date of death24 July 1925 Wellington
Age at death33
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 16789544

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