John O'GORMAN

Regimental number23/1770
Date of birth1 June 1876
Place of birthDunedin
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressTophouse, Nelson
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation39
Height5' 11"
Weight175 lbs
Next of kinBrother, T O'Gorman, Electrician, Tinakori Road, Wellington
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date19 October 1915
Place of enlistmentTrentham
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1915, 3rd Reinforcements of 1st Battalion, E Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 38 Tahiti on 8 January 1916
Discharge date2 March 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Discharged, no longer physically fit for war service on account of wounds received in action, 2 March 1917.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death11 April 1951
Age at death74
Place of burialNelson
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 15, p. 4

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