Thomas GURNETT

Regimental number15364
Place of birthCo Kerry, Ireland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Height5' 3"
Weight120 lbs
Next of kinFriend, Mrs M A Ellis, Hikutaia, Thames
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected for enlistment on account of 'not being a Territorial')
Enlistment date4 April 1916
Place of enlistmentTrentham
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 9th Reinforcements to 1st Battalion, E Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 29 July 1916
Final rankRifleman
Final unit2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateKilled in Action 12 October 1917
Place of burialPasschendaele New British Cemetery (Plot XV, Row B, Grave No 23), Belgium
Other details

War service: Western Front

Embarked Wellington, 29 July 1916; disembarked Devonport, England, 28 September 1916, and marched into Sling Camp.

Proceeded overseas to France, 10 October 1916 joined 2nd Bn, NZ Rifle Brigade, in the field, 24 October 1916, and posted to A Company.

Wounded in action, 8 May 1917 (gun shot wound, right hand), and admitted to No 3 NZ Field Ambulance; transferred to No 2 Australian Casualty Clearing Station, 12 May 1917; to No 13 General Hospital, 14 May 1917; to No 7 Convalesecent Depot, 18 May 1917; to Base Depot, Etaples, 28 May 1917; to 24th General Hospital, Etaples, 1 July 1917 (gun shot wound, right hand); to Base Depot, Etaples, 11 July 1917; rejoined unit, in the field, 24 August 1917.

Reported 'Wounded and missing', 12 October 1917.

Now, 27 October 1917, reported 'Killed in action, 12 October 1917'.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 37, p. 32
Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 16789678

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