Cecil MALTHUS

Regimental number6/291
Date of birth24 April 1890
Place of birthTimaru
OccupationSchool teacher
AddressBoys' College, Nelson
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, H P Malthus, Timaru
Enlistment date15 August 1914
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankSergeant
Final unit1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
FateInvalided to New Zealand
Discharge date5 April 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body