Edward LEFORT

Regimental number10/227
Date of birth8 March 1883
Place of birthLondon, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressMartinborough
Marital statusSingle
Height5' 5.5"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinm, Mrs C. Lefort, 87 Melton Road, Stoke Newington, England
Previous military serviceServed for 12 years in the Royal Navy; time expired; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date14 August 1914
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
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 rankWarrant Officer Class I
Final unitNew Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 3 February 1919
Discharge date17 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Liverpool on board HT 'Athenic', 3 February 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 17 April 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death6 June 1950 Masterton
Age at death67
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 10918831