James ROLFE

Regimental number17/170
Place of birthRiverton
AddressTihaka
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinWilliam Blackstock, Riverton
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, New Zealand Veterinary Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 14 December 1914
The 2nd Reinforcements, New Zealand Veterinary Corps, left New Zealand on board three ships (HMNZT 13 'Verdala', HMNZT 15 'Willochra', and HMNZT 15 'Knight of the Garter'). It is not possible to determine from the Nominal Roll on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankPrivate
Final unit3rd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
FateDied of wounds 3 December 1917
Age at death from cemetery records39
Place of burialLijssenthoek Military Cemetery (Plot XXVI, Row B, Grave No 13A), Belgium
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Brother: Edgar Rolfe, Methven, Canterbury
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Veterinary Corps/Second

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