| Regimental number | 25/898 |
| Occupation | Bushman |
| Next of kin | Father, W Nankiville, Whananaki, Whangarei |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| A Company, 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, left Wellington on board three ships (HMNZT 42 'Ulimaroa', HMNZT 43 'Mokoia', and HMNZT 44 'Navua'), It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Bapaume on 26th August 1918. His platoon being held up by heavy machine gun fire, Sergeant Nankivell led
forward a small party of men, and, although under heavy fire, succeeded in working around the flank and rushing the post, killing the garrison and capturing the gun. By his dash and enterprise Sergeant Nankivell enabled the platoon to advance and reach its objective.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 4 |