Robert MARETT

Regimental number10/725
Date of birth7 June 1892
Place of birthStratford
ReligionMethodist
OccupationIronmonger assistant
AddressCoronation Villa, New Plymouth
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.2
Height5' 5.5"
Weight136 lbs
Next of kinSister, Mrs C B Walsh, Broadway, Stratford
Previous military serviceServed in the 11th Regiment, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date12 August 1914
Place of enlistmentNew Plymouth
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on 16 October 1914
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 29 June 1916
Place of burialCite Bonjean Military Cemetery (Plot I, Row C, Grave No 7), Armentieres, France
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 10928440

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