Ronald McGREGOR

Regimental number10/453
Date of birthNovember 1883
Place of birthWanganui
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressSt Georges Gate Wanganui
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Height5' 9"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinMiss Bessie McGregor, River Bank Wanganui
Previous military serviceHighland Rifles
Enlistment date15 August 1914
Place of enlistmentWanganui
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 1915
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Wounded in action, 8 August 1915 (gunshot wound, upper extremities); admitted to HS 'Alaunia', date not stated; disembarked Alexandria, 13 August 1915; transferred to NZ General Hospital, Abbassia, 14 August 1915 (gastro-enteritis); transferred to Special Camp, 30 August 1915.

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Willochra', 25 September 1915; disembarked New Zealand, 30 October 1915; discharged (gun shot wound, upper extremities), 10 March 1916.

Total war service: 1 year 15 days (of which 209 days was abroad).

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death9 August 1954 Wanganui
Age at death70
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 10924554