Robert John JENKINS

Regimental number10/1136
Date of birth12 November 1892
Place of birthNelson
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
Addressc/o B Galloway, Shannon
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 9"
Weight160 lbs
Next of kinUncle, A Duncan, Taihape
Previous military serviceServed in the Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date4 September 1914
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on 16 October 1914
Final rankPrivate
Final unitWellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 17 March 1917
Discharge date8 August 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, England.

Commenced return to New Zealand from Devonport on board HT 'Maunganui', 17 March 1917; discharged (no longer physically fit for War Service on account of wounds received in action and illness contracted on Active Service: gun shot wound, right forearm, synovitis, right knee), 8 August 1917.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death19 February 1954 Hamilton
Age at death61
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 18053280

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