Laurence JAMIESON

Regimental number12/768
AddressTe Kuiti
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinBrother, L Jamieson, New Zealand Railways, Auckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankCompany Sergeant Major
Final unit16th (Waikato) Company, 3rd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 16 November 1917
Age at death from cemetery records32
Place of burialButtes New British Cemetery (Plot I, Row A, Grave No 4), Polygon Wood, Belgium
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: William and Anna Jamieson, Collingwood, Nelson. Native of Cobden, Greymouth
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

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