James McGURK

Regimental number10/1088
Date of birth6 March 1893
Place of birthHastings
True NameMcGURK, James Patrick
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMotor mechanic
AddressTe Mahanga
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 9"
Weight174 lbs
Next of kinFather, James McGurk, Post Office, Hastings
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 August 1914
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
Discharge date19 April 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Tahiti', 20 November 1915; discharged (medically unfit: severe wounds, leg and right foot), 19 April 1916.

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

Re-embarked on board HT 'Athenic', 30 December 1916; disembarked, Devonport, England, 3 March 1917; War Service: England; commenced return to New Zealand from London on board SS 'Mamari', 3 July 1919; disembarked, Auskland, 20 August 1919; discharged as Sergeant (termination of period of engagement), 9 September 1919.
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 10924636