George BARNES

Regimental number6/14
AddressFire Brigade Station, Lichfield Street, Christchurch
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinW G Barnes, 6 Bath Street, Christchurch
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 rankQuatermaster Sergeant
Final unitCanterbury Infantry Regiment
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'In recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with the war.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 12 December 1919

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

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

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