Joseph Ernest SEWELL

Regimental number10/233
Date of birth24 March 1889
Place of birthEngland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm worker
AddressLake Meadows, Featherston
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25.5
Height5' 6"
Weight132 lbs
Next of kinMrs Sewell, Langherne Road, St Johns, Worcester, England
Previous military service4th Leicestershires (1 year, left England)
Enlistment date13 August 1914
Place of enlistmentMasterton
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 rankSergeant
Final unitWellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 17 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Plymouth on board HMNZT 'Remuera', 17 March 1919; disembarked New Zealand, 5 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 2 June 1919.

Total war service: 4 years 294 days (of which 4 years 203 days were abroad).

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death17 January 1926, Masterton (drowned)
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7815810