Edgar McIvor JENNINGS

Regimental number10/136
Date of birth22 October 1892
Place of birthAuckland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClerk
AddressCourtenay Street, New Plymouth
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 7.5"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinMrs D Jennings, Courtenay Street, New Plymouth
Previous military serviceServed for 2 years in the Taranaki Rifles, Territorial Force; not serving in any military unit at time of NZAEF enlistment.
Enlistment date11 August 1914
Place of enlistmentMasterton
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 Battalion
FateKilled in Action 3 August 1915
Age at death from cemetery records19
Place of burialShrapnel Valley Cemetery (Plot III, Row F, Grave No. 28), Gallipoli, Turkey
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: William T. and Dora Mary Jennings, Auckland
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body. First given name incorrectly entered on Nominal Roll as Edward.
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 18053342

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