Regimental number | 12/1005 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Tauranga, Bay of Plenty |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Surveyor |
Address | King's View Road, Mount Eden, Auckland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Height | 5' 11" |
Weight | 167 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S L Seddon, King's View Road, Mount Eden, Auckland |
Previous military service | Volunteer City Guards, Invercargill (3 years). |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Epsom Camp, Auckland |
Rank on embarkation | Corporal |
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 | Captain |
Final unit | 2nd Battalion, The Auckland Infantry Regiment |
Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period of my command. Lieut. General Sir W. R. Marshall, Commanding in Chief
Mesopotamia Expeditionary Force. Despatch dated 7th February 1919.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He organised and led bombing parties with great courage and determination, thereby greatly assisting in holding the trench against determined enemy attacks. He set a splendid example throughout.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front, Mesopotamia, Persia Attached to Dunsterforce 1918. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 90 |
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