James John McGOVERN

Regimental number12/603
AddressJames Hotel Whangarei
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinBrother, T McGovern, 111 Grey St Auckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankPrivate
Final unitAuckland Regiment
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Armies in France and Flanders.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body