John Frederick BEESLEY

Regimental number12/529
Date of birth10 January 1882
Place of birthBradford, Yorkshire, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFlock maker
AddressFourth Avenue, Kingsland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Height5' 10"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinFather, Henry Beesley, Fourth Avenue, Kingsland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date7 September 1914
Place of enlistmentAuckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Headquarters
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Final rankWarrant Officer Class I
Final unitAuckland Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 1 February 1919
Discharge date14 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from London on board HT 'Hororata', 1 February 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 14 April 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: HQ Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death11 April 1970 Auckland
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 22274183