Ernest Ralph MAYO

Regimental number10/984
Date of birth15 April 1893
Place of birthWairoa, Hawke's Bay
ReligionFree thinker
OccupationIronmonger
AddressNapier
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.4
Height5' 7"
Weight142 lbs
Next of kinMrs Mary Louisa Mayo, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay
Previous military serviceServed in B Squadron, 9th Regiment, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date10 September 1914
Place of enlistmentNapier
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 Battalion
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 25 September 1916
Discharge date26 July 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to New Zealand from Suez on board HT 'Willochra', 25 September 1916; discharged (no longer physically fit for War Service on account of wounds received in action: gun shot wound, right arm), 26 July 1916.

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 21374238