Christopher John NORRIS

Regimental number21074
Date of birth21 June 1880
Place of birthBirmingham, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarrier
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation36
Height5' 5.5"
Weight143 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs B Norris, Winchester Street, Point Chevalier, Auckland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date3 May 1916
Place of enlistmentTrentham
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1915, 10th Reinforcements to 1st Battalion, E Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Aparima on 19 August 1916
Final rankRifleman
Final unit4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 6 November 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death14 May 1965
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 29
Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 0087000