David Hunter PALMER

Regimental number13/593
Place of birthWaipukurau, Hawke's Bay
Addressc/o E C Beale, Waimauku
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinD Palmer, Mangatawhiri, Pokeno
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Auckland on 16 October 1914
The Auckland Mounted Rifles, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 'Star of India' and HMNZT 12 'Waimana'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankCorporal
Final unitAuckland Mounted Rifles Regiment
Age at death from cemetery records27
Place of burialWaikaraka Park Cemetery (Area 2, Block W, Grave No 90A), Auckland
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: David and Annie Palmer (nee McMurtrie), Point Chevalier Road, Auckland
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Mounted Rifles/Main Body
Date of death13 May 1920