Donald Alexander MUNRO

Regimental number10/429
Date of birth24 April 1889
Place of birthTurikina
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationStevedore
Addressc/o J Ferris, Guyton Street, Wanganui
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25.4
Height5' 8"
Weight143 lbs
Next of kinMrs A Munro, Coley Street, Foxton
Previous military serviceWanganui Rifles (4 years)
Enlistment date15 August 1914
Place of enlistmentWanganui
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
Final rank2nd Lieutenant
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 12 September 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Plymouth on board HMNZT 'Remuera', 12 September 1919; disembarked Auckland, 26 October 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 23 November 1919.

Total war service: 5 years 101 days (of which 5 years 11 days were abroad).

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death31 May 1974 , Wanganui
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21378599

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