George Sydney RAMSAY

Regimental number12/913
Date of birth8 November 1882
Place of birthAnerley, Kent, England
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationSteward
AddressGrand Hotel, Wellington
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Height5' 6"
Weight134 lbs
Next of kinAlexander Evett, Captain Cook Hotel, Khyber Pass, Newmarket, Auckland
Previous military serviceServed for 12 years in the 8th Hussars (3 years with the Colours, 9 years in the Reserves; time expired), British Army; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date10 August 1914
Place of enlistmentAuckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Headquarters
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Final rankPrivate
Final unitAuckland Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 8 May 1915
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsTwelve Tree Copse (New Zealand) Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: HQ Auckland Inf Batln/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 20803986