John Patrick AHERN

Regimental number9/785a
AddressPongaroa
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Edward Ahern, Otaki, Manawatu
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 3rd Reinforcements, Otago Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Aparima on 14 February 1915
Final rankTrooper
Final unitOtago Mounted Rifles
FateKilled in Action 6-7 August 1915
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsChunuk Bair (New Zealand) Memorial (Panel No 7), Gallipoli, Turkey
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Mr and Mrs Edward Ahern, Convent Road, Otaki
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Mounted Rifles/Third