Regimental number | 8/595 |
Address | Ashburn Hall, Dunedin |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | Father, George Menzies, Ancoates, Manchester, England |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
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. | |
Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'Sir D Haig's despatch dated 8th November, 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Meritorious Service Medal 'In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Army in the Field.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Main Body |