George Grigg LOWE

Regimental number10/703
Date of birth18 April 1890
Place of birthTimaru
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationDraughtsman
AddressStratford, Taranaki
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24.4
Height5' 11.25"
Weight152 lbs
Next of kinFather, A E Lowe, Tai Tapu, Canterbury
Previous military serviceMember, Pukehina Rifle Club; still a member at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date17 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 rankSergeant Major
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 1 February 1918
Discharge date11 December 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Liverpool on board SS 'Tahiti', 1 February 1918; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 11 December 1918.

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

Also served in World War II: Service No 2/5c/586 Army.
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death17 June 1956 Wellington
Age at death66

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