
| Regimental number | 23/545 |
| Address | c/o Edmund Oxenbridge, Queenstown |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, E Oxenbridge, Queenstown, Otago |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion, 2nd Reinforcements, E Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Members of E Company left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 35 'Willochra' and HMNZT 36 'Tofua'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'This N.C.O has at all times shown the greatest coolness and devotion to duty, thereby setting a splendid example to those under him. Particularly when in charge of a Strong Point in front of Ploegsteert Wood in June 1917, under very heavy shellfire, his personal disregard of danger inspired all ranks with the greatest confidence.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 28 December 1917. |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 27 |
| Place of burial | Nine Elms British Cemetery (Plot V, Row B, Grave No 18), Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Edmund and Margaret Oxenbridge, Queenstown |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: E Company/2nd Rfts of 1st NZRB |
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