Edward Richard LOW

Regimental number10/745
Date of birth22 June 1893
Place of birthNew Plymouth
ReligionProtestant
OccupationLabourer
AddressMoturoa, New Plymouth
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27.2
Height5' 4"
Weight132 lbs
Next of kinEdward R Low, Moturoa New Plymouth
Previous military serviceServed in the 11th Regiment, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date12 August 1914
Place of enlistmentNew Plymouth
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 rankQuartermaster Sergeant
Final unitNew Zealand Light Railway Operating Company
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 19 May 1919
Discharge date9 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Ruahine', 19 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 9 October 1919.

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

Also served in World War II: Service No 812026 Army.
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death7 March 1955 Whangerei
Age at death61
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24060897