Godfrey John HAMMOND

Regimental number6/247
Date of birth30 June 1889
Place of birthAppleby
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressRichmond, Nelson
Marital statusSingle
Height5' 9"
Weight168 lbs
Next of kinFather, Alexander G Hammond, Richmond, Nelson
Previous military serviceStoke Volunteers
Enlistment date15 August 1914
Place of enlistmentNelson
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankSergeant
Final unit12th Nelson Company, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 25 September 1915
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death13 November 1937 (Owhanga)

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