John Henry BARTLETT

Regimental number12/5
Date of birth15 April 1890
Place of birthAuckland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressBirkdale, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 9.5"
Weight152 lbs
Next of kinFather, A Bartlett, Birkdale, Auckland
Previous military serviceServed in 15th Regiment, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date13 August 1914
Place of enlistmentAuckland
Rank on embarkationCaptain
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankLt Colonel
Final unit1st Bn, Auckland Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 25 December 1919
Discharge date4 February 1920
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

War service: 3 years 16 days (of which 2 years 133 days were abroad)

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death1 August 1971 Thames
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 22273128

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