Waldo Edward BERRILL

Regimental number10/180
Date of birth28 April 1893
Place of birthCarterton
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMotor driver
AddressCarterton
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.5
Height5' 8"
Weight138 lbs
Next of kinMrs E Berrill, Victoria Street, Carterton
Previous military serviceServed in D Company, 17th Regiment, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NEF enlistment.
Enlistment date12 August 1914
Place of enlistmentMasterton
Rank on embarkationCorporal
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 unitNew Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 8 November 1918
Discharge date19 January 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Plymouth on board HT 'Tofua', 8 November 1918; discharged, 19 January 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death4 July 1966 Paeroa
Age at death73
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24096174

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