Robert HUNTER

Regimental number23/176
True NameRobert Thomas
Addressc/o A R Kean, Pirongia
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs Jane White, 22 Maitland Buildings, Helensburgh, Scotland
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st New Zealand Rifle Brigade, Advance Party, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 29 Waitemata on 18 September 1915
Final rankRifleman
Final unitNew Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateKilled in Action 7 June 1917
Age at death from cemetery records24
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsMessines Ridge (New Zealand) Memorial, Belgium
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: A Company/Adv Party of 1st NZRB