Adam Roderick MADILL

Regimental number11370
Place of birthPukekohe
OccupationClergyman
Next of kinFather, Rev D Madill, Papakura
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 1 May 1916
Final rankCorporal
Final unit2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 21 February 1917
Age at death from cemetery records37
Place of burialPont-du-Hem (Plot IV, Row D, Grave No 13), La Gorgue, near Estaires, Nord, France
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: William Henry and Nancie Ann Madill. Born at Pukekohe. A Presbyterian minister in full standing. Was minister of Whakatane when he enlisted. Offered a full diploma which he declined preferring to serve in the ranks.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 30, p. 2

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