Roy SEARCHFIELD

Regimental number23/1179
Addressc/o E W Armstrong, Ahuroa, Kaipara
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Frank Searchfield, Cardwell Street, Onehunga, Auckland
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 10 October 1915
Final rankRifleman
Final unit1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateKilled in Action 15 September 1916
Place of burialBulls Road Cemetery (Plot III, Row L, Grave No 17), Flers
Family/military connectionsBrother: 13/2910 Gunner Tom SEARCHFIELD, New Zealand Field Artillery, killed in action, 25 October 1917.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: D Company/1st NZRB