Thomas Smithers MANSON

Regimental number10/1286
Date of birth13 April 1887
Place of birthScotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationMill Hand
AddressKing Country
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Height5' 9"
Weight164 lbs
Next of kinMrs John Manson, c/o Hill Bros, Ohakune
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date26 October 1914
Place of enlistmentTrentham
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 December 1914
Final rankPrivate
Final unitWellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 12 August 1916
Discharge date17 November 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Second
Date of death15 March 1937 (Feilding)
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 10928345

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