Percival James MASTERS

Regimental number12/2381
Date of birth24/4/1890
Place of birthGreymouth
ReligionMethodist
OccupationTailor
AddressDargaville
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWife, Mrs M A Masters, Waikumete, Auckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Maunganui on 13 June 1915
The 5th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, left New Zealand on board three ships, HMNZT 24 'Maunganui', HMNZT 25 'Tahiti', and HMNZT 26 'Aparima'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 21 July 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Fifth
Date of death6 November 1958 (Auckland)
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24061568