Francis John BILTON

Regimental number7/1031
Addressc/o Farmers Agency, Temuka
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, C J Bilton, Bank of New Zealand, Temuka
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, Canterbury Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Tahiti on 13 June 1915
Final rankTrooper (Temporary Sergeant)
Final unitCanterbury Mounted Rifles
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'For services during the period from 16th March 1918 to 18th September 1918.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 22 January 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Mounted Rifles/Fifth