David Gibb JOHNSTON

Regimental number10/257
Date of birth25 June 1890
Place of birthCarterton
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressNireaha, Eketahuna
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24.2
Height5' 7"
Weight121 lbs
Next of kinDr D E Johnston, Carterton
Enlistment date12 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 rankCorporal
Final unit3rd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 24 December 1917
Discharge date4 June 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Avonmouth on board HT 'Maheno', 24 December 1917; discharged (no longer physically fit for War Service on account of wounds received in action: gun shot wound, right knee), 4 June 1918.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 18054009

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