James PENDERGRAST

Regimental number23/254
Date of birth25 August 1887
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressPokeno, Waikato
Marital statusSingle
Height5' 11"
Weight180 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Pendergrast, Pokeno, Waikato
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st New Zealand Rifle Brigade, Advance Party, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 29 Waitemata on 18 September 1915
Final rankRifleman
Final unit1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateKilled in Action 15 September 1916
Age at death from cemetery records28
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsCaterpillar Valley (New Zealand) Memorial, Longueval, France
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Commemorated in Pokeno Cemetery. Parents: Mr & Mrs John Pendergrast, Pokeno Valley, Waikato
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: A Company/Adv Party of 1st NZRB