Arthur Cyril Purves HAY

Regimental number10721
Date of birth1 February 1880
Place of birthAuckland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStation manager
Address'Brooklands', Metahunga, Eketahuna
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation35
Height5' 9"
Weight160 lbs
Next of kinBrother, William Patrick Carlton Hay, Stock Exchange, Auckland
Previous military serviceAuckland Mounted Rifles, Volunteer Force (1903-1904).
Enlistment date16 November 1915
Place of enlistmentTrentham Camp, Upper Hutt
Rank on embarkationSergeant Major
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), 1st New Zealand Cyclist Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 52 Mokoia on 6 May 1916
Final rankCaptain
Final unitNew Zealand Cyclist Corps
FateCommenced return to New Zealand
Discharge date28 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front, Mesopotamia, Persia

Attached to Dunsterforce 1918

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death28 February 1965
Age at death85
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 31, p. 3