Alfred James LUXON

Regimental number10/1032
Date of birth9 November 1886
Place of birthOamaru
ReligionNo religious affiliation recorded
OccupationLabourer
AddressQueen Street, Hastings
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Height5' 5"
Weight126 lbs
Next of kinMrs Theresa Luxon, Oamaru
Previous military serviceServed for 7 years in the Oamaru Rifles; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date14 August 1914
Place of enlistmentHastings
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
Regimental number from Nominal Roll5/1032a
Final rankGunner
Final unitNew Zealand Field Artillery
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 1 April 1918
Discharge date9 August 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Glasgow on board HT 'Athenic', 1 April 1918; discharged (no longer physically fit for War Service on account of wounds received in action: gun shot wound, right hand, index and middle fingers amputated), 9 August 1918.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death9 October 1962 Timaru
Age at death75
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 10921160

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