Ernest MASON

Regimental number10/230
Date of birth21 January 1893
Place of birthNorth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressWatson's Boardinghouse, Masterton
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.8
Height5' 4.5"
Weight129 lbs
Next of kinSister, Mrs Cecilia Mabbeth, Whetukura, Ormondville
Previous military serviceServed in G Company, 7th Regiment, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date13 August 1914
Place of enlistmentMasterton
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 unitWellington Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 8 August 1915
Age at death from cemetery records20
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsChunuk Bair (New Zealand) Memorial (Panel No 21), Gallipoli, Turkey
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: James and Margaret Mason, 71 Hopper Street, Wellington
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

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 21373380

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