Frank Edward ADDISON

Regimental number8/141
Date of birth27 August 1890
Place of birthOamaru
ReligionMethodist
OccupationMotor mechanic
AddressCromwell, Otago
Marital statusSingle
Height5' 7"
Weight152 lbs
Next of kinFather, Thomas Addison, South Oamaru, Otago
Previous military serviceServed in the Mounted Signal Troop, Oamaru; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date21 August 1914
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Members of the Otago Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left Wellington on 16 October 1914 on two ships, HMNZT 9 'Hawke's Bay' and HMNZT 5 'Ruapehu'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankCorporal
Final unit1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 12 March 1919
Discharge date21 May 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Corinthic', 12 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 21 May 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1
Date of death03/091965 Oamaru
Age at death75
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24054051

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