Regimental number | 12/86 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Soldier |
Address | Paeroa |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 44 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A Robertson, Paeroa |
Previous military service | New Zealand Permanent Staff |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Paeroa |
Rank on embarkation | Sergeant Major |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
Final rank | Sergeant Major |
Final unit | Auckland Infantry Battalion |
Fate | Invalided back to New Zealand |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Wounded in action, 30 April 1915 (gun shot wound). Discharged from hospital to return to New Zealand, 5 June 1915. Arrived at Wellington on board HMNZT 'Willochra', 15 July 1915. Returned to duty, Auckland Military District, 29 September 1915. Discharged on termination of engagement, 31 December 1915. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 76 |
Place of burial | Hamilton |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805 |
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