Regimental number | 23/1552 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Lincolnshire, England |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Surveyor |
Marital status | Single |
Height | 5' 7.5" |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, Thomas Bellamy, Tauwhare, Waikato |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1915, 3rd Reinforcements of 1st Battalion, E Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 38 Tahiti on |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although wounded, he assumed command of his company, displaying great courage and initiative. He set a splendid example to his men throughout the operation.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, 15 September 1916. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | 'Apparent age' at attestation stated to be 35 years 11 months. |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 74 |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 16, p. 2 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805 |