Douglas MANNERS

Regimental number13/631
AddressWhangarei
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMrs R Hayes, 25 Howard Street, Southampton, England
Rank on embarkationRegimental Sergeant Major
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Auckland on 16 October 1914
The Auckland Mounted Rifles, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 'Star of India' and HMNZT 12 'Waimana'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankCaptain
Final unitAuckland Mounted Rifles
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'For very valuable and efficient service as staff Captain during the campaigns of 1917 and 1918 in Palestine and Syria. Under the most trying circumstances his Staff work has been invaluable and has contributed greatly to the success of the Brigade in it's operations. He has served throughout the War and has received no decorations.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 12 January 1920

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Mounted Rifles/Main Body

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