Richard John KEMP

Regimental number10/1149
Date of birth3 September 1889
Place of birthCape Maria van Dieman
Addressc/o Railways, Takapau, Hawke's Bay
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinWari Kemp, Te Kao, Cape Maria van Dieman
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 rankLieutenant
Final unitNew Zealand Pioneers
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 14 March 1918
Discharge date11 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Plymouth on board HT 'Remuera', 14 March 1918; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 11 April 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body. No Attestation Form or Form B103 on file; scant details available.
Date of death10 November 1964
Age at death75
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 18056217