Donald Alexander ROBERTSON

Regimental number10/918
Date of birth14 July 1880
Place of birthEast Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMotor mechanic
AddressAvoca House, Napier
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation34
Height5' 7.5"
Weight144 lbs
Next of kinBrother-in-law, John A McEwin, Waiuta, Westland
Enlistment date15 August 1914
Place of enlistmentNapier
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 rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 9 January 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, England.

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HMNZT 'Ruapehu', 9 January 1919; disembarked New Zealand, 22 February 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 22 March 1919.

Total war service: 4 years 220 days (of which 4 years 127 days were abroad).

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death15 February 1969, Nelson
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 20806625