Allen Illingworth LEYLAND

Regimental number10/668
Date of birth13 March 1891
Place of birthPatiki
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSchool teacher
AddressMangapehi
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.5
Height5' 10"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinFather, Arthur Leyland, Burnley Terrace, Auckland
Previous military serviceServed in the Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date13 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 rankLieutenant
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand
Discharge date19 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Liverpool on board HT 'Tainui', 8 August 1919; discharged, 19 October 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death25 July 1932 Sydney, Australia
Age at death41
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24170044

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