| Regimental number | 8/912 |
| Address | Gloucester Street, Christchurch |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Dr Jennings, Gloucester Street, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Captain |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Members of the Otago Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left Wellington on 16 October 1914 on two ships, HMNZT 9 'Hawke's Bay' and HMNZT 5 'Ruapehu'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Mention in Despatches 'Sir D Haig's despatch dated 8th November, 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention.'
Source: 'London Gazette Date: Mention in Despatches 'For devotion to duty prior to Messines operations as Divisional Machine-gun Officer and subsequently was G.S.O.3. By his energy and ability he has rendered distinguished and valuable service in both Appointments.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. For the period 25th February 1918 to the 16th September 1918 Major Jennings has held the position of Brigade Major 1st New Zealand Infantry Brigade. During the whole time his conduct and work have been of the highest order. The Brigade has been in action almost continuously and he has been almost daily round the line under the heaviest shell fire. His reconnaissances have been of the greatest value and the assistance he has rendered to the Battalion Commanders has in a large manner contributed to the success which has attended the Brigade. Major Jenning's coolness under fire and his quick grasp of the situation at critical moments are worthy of the highest praise.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Main Body |