John McGRATH

Regimental number10/815
Date of birth3 May 1891
Place of birthGreymouth
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationStation hand
AddressWhakamara
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 7.5"
Weight139 lbs
Next of kinMichael McGrath, Nelson Crescent, Napier South
Previous military serviceServed for 2 years in the Cadets; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date18 August 1914
Place of enlistmentHastings
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
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 7 November 1918
Discharge date16 January 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Plymouth on board HT 'Ulimaroa', 7 November 1918; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 16 January 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Re-enlisted, 19;19; discharged from Samoan Garrison, 16 February 1920.Also served in World War II: Service No 2/18/779 - Army.
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death7 December 1966 Lower Hutt
Age at death75
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24061161