| Regimental number | 27139 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 40 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Maude Evelyn Nankervis, 22 Wellington Street, Auckland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Trentham |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 64 Devon on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | A Company, 1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 42 |
| Place of burial | No known grave |
| Commemoration details | Tyne Cot Memorial (New Zealand Apse, Panel 1), Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Henry Casley Nankervis and Jane Nankervis; Wife: Maud Evelyn Nankervis, 265 Ponsonby Road, Auckland |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in the field. On the 4th October east of St Julien this man went into the attack as a Company stretcher-bearer and from then until the Battalion was relieved on the 6th instant he worked ceaselessly evacuating wounded at all times and under the heaviest fire. Furthermore he was the means of saving many lives by his prompt and skillful bandaging of the wounded. His work throughout was of the very highest standard, and was carried out at great personal risk. He showed conspicuous devotion to duty and the greatest possible praise is due to him for his work, which showed he is possessed of steadfast courage, splendid endurance and cool organisation.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Wellington, 25 September 1916; disembarked Devonport, England, 21 November 1916, and marched in to Sling Camp. Proceeded overseas to France, 14 March 1917; admitted to Segregation Camp, Etaples, 1 April 1917; discharged to Base Depot, 24 April 1917. Joined 1st Bn, Auckland Infantry Regiment, in the field, 26 May 1917. Wounded in action, 18 October 1917; remained at duty. Killed in action, Belgium, 22 October 1917. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 6 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805 |