Thomas KIRKHAM

Regimental number10/559
Date of birth19 March 1890
Place of birthBlackburn, England
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
Addressc/o G Wheeler, Taoroa, Utiku
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 5"
Weight147 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs B Kirkham, 63 Londs Street, North Shore, Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Enlistment date15 August 1914
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 rankPrivate
Final unitWellington Infantry Battalion
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 20 November 1915
Discharge date1 June 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to New Zealand from Suez on board HT 'Tahiti', 20 November 1915; discharged (medically unfit: synovitis), 1 June 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No 6684 Army.
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death21 March 1951 Auckland
Age at death61
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24060564