George Henry PRENTICE

Regimental number6/329
Date of birth6 February 1893
Place of birthKent, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationWharf Labourer
AddressPicton
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.7
Height5' 5.5"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinSister, Mrs Elizabeth Martin, Canterbury St Picton
Previous military serviceChurch Lad's Brigade (England, 3 years)
Enlistment date15 August 1914
Place of enlistmentNelson
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rank2nd Lieutenant
Final unit3rd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 1 January 1918
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death18 November 1918
Age at death25
Place of burialFeatherston Cemetery

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