Allan John NORRIS

Regimental number23/538
Date of birth18 January 1894
Place of birthNew South Wales, Australia
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
AddressWaikohu, Gisborne
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 9.5"
Weight144 lbs
Next of kinFather, S Norris, Victoria Township, Gisborne
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date31 May 1916
Place of enlistmentTrentham
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
Final rankSergeant
Final unit1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 1 February 1919
Other details

War Service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: B Company/1st NZRB
Date of death21 March 1969 (Hastings)
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 0086994

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