Leonard MOSS

Regimental number10/820
Date of birth1 April 1886
Place of birthClive
OccupationLabourer
AddressWhakamara
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Height5' 7.5"
Weight148 lbs
Next of kinLeonard Moss, Whakamara
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date18 August 1914
Place of enlistmentHastings
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on 16 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2/820a
Final rankGNR
Final unitNew Zealand Field Artillery
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 8 December 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from London on board HMNZT 'Ruahine', 8 December 1918; disembarked New Zealand, 20 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 17 February 1919.

Total war service: 4 years 184 days (of which 4 years 97 days were abroad).

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death25 August 1931 , Hastings (sudden heart failure)
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21378025