Allan Edward LAW

Regimental number10/196
Date of birth25 May 1891
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBank clerk
AddressAllardice Street, Dannevirke
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.3
Height5' 5.25"
Weight130 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Law, Kihikihi, Te Awamutu
Enlistment date14 August 1914
Place of enlistmentMasterton
Rank on embarkationCorporal
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 rank2nd Lieutenant
Final unit2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 14 August 1919
Medals

Croix de Guerre (Belgium)

'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 12 July 1918

Discharge date30 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Plymouth on board HT 'Woermann', 14 August 1919; discharged, 30 October 1919.

Medals: Croix de Guerre (Belgium), 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Waipa Bn Group, Home Guard.
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death2 November 1976 Hamilton Park
Age at death85
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24169940

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