James SIMPKINS

Regimental number13/448
AddressWhakatane, Bay of Plenty
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, George Simpkins, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Auckland on 16 October 1914
The Auckland Mounted Rifles, 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.
Medals

Medaille Militaire (France)

'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 21 May 1917

Mentioned in Despatches

'Mentioned in despatches from General Sir Alexander Murray, K.C.B., Commander in Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 December 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Mounted Rifles/Main Body