James Ernest SHORE

Regimental number10/507
Date of birth22 October 1892
Place of birthWaverley
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Address66 Guyton Street, Wanganui
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 8"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinMrs Agnew, St Georges Gate, Wanganui
Previous military service'B' Company, 7th (Wellington West Coast) Regiment
Enlistment date14 August 1914
Place of enlistmentWanganui
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 unitNew Zealand Kit Stores
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 12 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Tilbury on board HMT 'Corinthic', 12 March 1919; disembarked Lyttelton, 24 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 22 May 1919.

Total war service: 4 years 282 days (of which 4 years 189 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 April 1951, Wanganui
Age at death58
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7816844

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