Arthur James KING

Regimental number12/62
Date of birth9 June 1871
Place of birthMarylebone, London, England
AddressKingsland, Auckland
Marital statusMarried
Height5' 7.25"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs A J King, c/o Curtis, Grocer, Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Enlistment date31 May 1915
Rank on embarkationSergeant
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.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Wounded in action 26 June 1915 (gun shot wound, abdomen: severe).

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Corinthic', 14 June 1916

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, File 24169845

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