Albert SING

Regimental number12/1097
True NameSING, Herbert Stanley
AddressAuckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs J Smith, 1 Browning Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
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 rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 3 July 1916
Place of burialCite Bonjean Military Cemetery (Plot I, Row C, Grave No 40), Armentieres, France
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Mother: Mrs F. Smith, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body