Hugh MANSON

Regimental number15572
Date of birth3 December 1917
Place of birthTakaka
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressMotupipi
Marital statusSingle
Height5' 7.5"
Weight156 lbs
Next of kinFather, Thomas Manson, Motupipi, Nelson
Previous military serviceNelson Ambulance Coy (3 years); 12th Regiment (2 years)
Enlistment date5 April 1916
Place of enlistmentTrentham
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 15th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Waitemata on 26 July 1916
Final rankPrivate
Final unitCanterbury Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 29 March 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death29 July 1949 (Takaka)
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 37, p. 9
Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 18656844