George MECHEN

Regimental number8/243
AddressKaitangata
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinJohn Mechen, Timaru
Rank on embarkationCorporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Members of the Otago Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left Wellington on 16 October 1914 on two ships, HMNZT 9 'Hawke's Bay' and HMNZT 5 'Ruapehu'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Main Body