James KINNAIRD

Regimental number8/2638
AddressMaitangi Orchard, Earnscleugh
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Robert Kinnaird, Earnscleugh Flat, Alexandra, South Otago
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcement, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 August 1915
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 27 September 1916
Age at death from cemetery records23
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsCaterpillar Valley (New Zealand) Memorial, Longueval, France
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Robert and Elizabeth Kinnaird, 40 Queen's Road, Lower Hutt, Wellington. Native of Rothesay, Scotland. Also served at Gallipoli
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Sixth