Joe HEATHER

Regimental number60751
Place of birthRarotonga, Cook Islands
ReligionCongregational
OccupationPlanter
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.6
Height5' 6.75"
Weight145 lbs
Next of kinFather, Stanley Heather, Aorangi, Rarotonga
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date1 February 1918
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 3rd Rarotongan Contingent
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board SS Manuka on 13 June 1918
Final rankPrivate
Final unit3rd Rarotongan Company
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 14 December 1918
Discharge date20 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt

Embarked Wellington, 13 June 1918; disembarked Sydney, Australia, 18 June 1918; embarked Sydney, 24 June 1918; disembarked Suez, 4 August 1918, and marched into Training Regiment, Ismailia.

Posted to Rarotongan Company, 18 September 1918; joined Rarotongan Regiment, in the field, 20 September 1918.

Commenced return to New Zealand from Suez on board RL 'Malta', 14 December 1918; discharged, 20 March 1919.

Total war service: 1 year 33 days (of which 230 days were abroad)

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death17 March 1972
SourcesNominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 85, p. 19
Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805