| Regimental number | 11/680 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Burwood, Canterbury |
| School | Christ's College, Canterbury |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Defence Office, Hamilton, Waikato |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 174 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A L King, c/o Mrs Lister, Canvarin Street, Nelson |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the Cadets; 7 years in the Volunteer Force; 3.5 years in the Defence Force. |
| Rank on embarkation | Captain |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Mounted Rifles |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Auckland on |
| The Auckland Mounted Rifles, 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 rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'In connection with the operations described in General I. Hamilton's despatch dated 11 December 1915.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 28 January 1916. Mention in Despatches 'This Officer has commanded the Pioneer Batt. since formation. During the time the Division has been in France he has earned the highest praise for its efficiency and high standard of work.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 4 January 1917. Mention in Despatches 'For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of General Sir C. Munro's command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 13 July 1916. |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 32 |
| Place of burial | Ypres Reservoir Cemetery (Plot I, Row H, Grave No 28), Ieper, Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Elizabeth Clifton King and the late George King; Wife: Annie Letitia King, 27 Fairview Crescent, Kelburn, Wellington. Five times Mentioned in Despatches. Croix de Guerre (France). Served in Egypt and Gallipoli. Native of Christchurch |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'Gallipoli April/Aug 1915. Steady good work for past 3 months. Very valuable.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Bar to Distinguished Service Order 'For distinguished service in the field. (France and Flanders).'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Croix de Guerre 'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'
Source: 'London Gazette' |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Embarked Egypt to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 9 May 1915. Promoted Staff Captain, Gallipoli, as from 16 October 1914. Admitted to NZ Field Ambulance, Anzac, 31 July 1915 (post-influenza and debility), and transferred to Hospital Ship. Transferred from Mounted Brigade Headquarters to Auckland Mounted Rifles Regiment, as 2nd in command, with temporary rank of Major, 16 August 1915; both appointments confirmed same day. Wounded in action (slightly, remaining at duty), 27 August 1915. Reported sick, 5 September 1915; returned to duty, 9 September 1915. Resumed duties as Staff Captain, NZ Mounted Rifles Brigade, 11 October 1915. On leave to Egypt, 8 October 1915. Admitted to hospital, Pont de Koubbeh, 25 October 1915 (enteritis); discharged to duty, 17 November 1915. Granted temporary rank of Lt Colonel, 1 March 1916, and transferred to Pioneer Bn, 5 March 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, France, 9 April 1916. Awarded Distinguished Service Order, 3 June 1916. Admitted to No 3 NZ Field Ambulance, 9 April 1917 (measles), and transferred to No 3 Casualty Clearing Station; to No 8 Ambulance train, 12 April 1917, and admitted to 14th Stationary Hospital, Boulogne, 13 April 1917; discharged to No 3 Large Rest Camp, 19 April 1917; rejoined unit, in the field, 20 April 1917. Transferred to 1st Bn, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, in the field, 7 August 1917. On leave to England, 15 August 1917; rejoined unit from leave, 26 August 1917. Killed in action, 12 October 1917. War service: 2 years 364 days (of which 1093 days were abroad) Medals: Distinguished Service Order & Bar, Croix de Guerre, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1 |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 18057230 |