Albert Ernest HEAD

Regimental number6/472
AddressHigh Street, Timaru
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinSydney Head, High Street, Timaru
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 rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 16th September 1918, to 15th March 1919.'
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 11 July 1919.

Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body

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