Regimental number | 12/495 |
Date of birth | |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Storeman |
Address | 7 Alma Street, Parnell, Auckland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26.8 |
Height | 5' 10" |
Weight | 150 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, R Bennett, 7 Alma Street, Parnell, Auckland |
Previous military service | Served in the NZ Natives [?]; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment. |
Enlistment date | |
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. | |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to New Zealand from Egland on board HT 'Willochra', 12 August 1916; discharged (no longer physically fit for War Service on account of wounds received in action:: amputated thigh), 26 October 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 78 |
Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 1880, File 22274789 |
The NZEF Project, UNSW@ADFA, 2003-2015
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