Regimental number | 12/413 |
Address | Rotorua |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Margaret Dorothy Melville, Rotorua |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'For devotion to duty from 26th September 1916 to 22nd February 1917. Has been acting as Company Sergeant Major for a considerable time, and has carried out his duties in a most capable and painstaking manner. He has always taken the greatest
interest in his work.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body |
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