Charles Robertson POLLOCK

Regimental number10/1114
Date of birth3 March 1893
Place of birthDunedin
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationMercer
Address264 Childers Road, Gisborne
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.6
Height5' 8.5"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinFather, George Pollock, 264 Childers Road, Gisborne
Previous military serviceTerrittorials
Enlistment date21 September 1914
Place of enlistmentAwapuni
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on 16 October 1914
Final rankDriver
Final unitNew Zealand Army Service Corps
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 19 May 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 5/617 George POLLOCK
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Plymouth on board HMNZT 'Ruahine', 19 May 1919; disembarked New Zealand, 8 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 5 August 1919.

Total war service: 4 years 319 days (of which 4 years 266 days were abroad).

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death10 February 1961, Gisborne
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 20801931