John O'TOOLE

Regimental number8/1592
Date of birth29 March 1894
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClerk
AddressColombo Road, Masterton
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 7"
Weight135 lbs
Next of kinFather, F O'Toole, Colombo Road, Masterton
Previous military serviceServed in the Railway Engineers, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date15 December 1914
Place of enlistmentTrentham
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 3rd Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 14 February 1915
The Otago Infantry Battalion, 3rd Reinforcements, left New Zealand on board three ships (HMNZT 17 'Maunganui', HMNZT 18 'Tahiti' and HMNZT 19 'Aparima'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankPrivate
Final unitOtago Infantry Battalion
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 6 March 1916
Discharge date10 May 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Third
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21383035