George Barker MENZIES

Regimental number8/595
AddressAshburn Hall, Dunedin
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, George Menzies, Ancoates, Manchester, England
Rank on embarkationPrivate
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.
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'Sir D Haig's despatch dated 8th November, 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 31 December 1918

Meritorious Service Medal

'In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Army in the Field.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 4 June 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Main Body