Justin Francis McCARTHY

Regimental number10/964
Date of birth25 September 1889
Place of birthNapier
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationBaker
Address8 Grey Street, Gisborne
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 8.25"
Weight148 lbs
Next of kinSister, Mrs Mary Mottram, Matawai, Gisborne
Previous military serviceServed for 4 years in the Defence Cadets; unit disbanded; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date14 August 1914
Place of enlistmentGisborne
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
FateKilled in Action 8 May 1915
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsTwelve Tree Copse (New Zealand) Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey
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 10922860

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