Gilbert HAY

Regimental number6/58
AddressFire Station, Litchfield Street, Christchurch
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinThomas Hay, Fiblister, Lerwick, Scotland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
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 unit1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 18 February 1917
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsCite Bonjean (New Zealand) Memorial, Armentieres, France
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body

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