Alfred George JENNINGS

Regimental number10/722
Date of birth26 March 1893
Place of birthAuckland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLaw clerk
AddressNew Plymouth
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.6
Height5' 8"
Weight148 lbs
Next of kinW T Jennings, New Plymouth
Previous military serviceServed in the Taranaki Guards Volunteers, and in the 11th Regiment (Taranaki Rifles), Terri>torial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date12 August 1914
Place of enlistmentNew Plymouth
Rank on embarkationCorporal
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 rankSergeant
Final unitWellington Infantry Battalion
FateDischarged in London 24 January 1917
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon with great skill against an enemy machine gun strong point.He succeeded in capturing the position, which was holding up the whole line, and would have caused heavy casualties.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 18 July 1917

Discharge date24 January 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Discharged in London to accept an Imperial Commission (Northumberland Fusiliers), 24 January 1917.

Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death11 November 1981 Wellington
Age at death88
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7880251

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