Alfred George SPORLE

Regimental number10/490
Date of birth16 January 1892
Place of birthWaipukurau
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationJoiner
AddressManchester Street, Feilding
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.8
Height5' 7"
Weight147 lbs
Next of kinMrs Alice Sporle, 26 Manchester Street, Feilding
Previous military service'D' Company, 7th (Wellington West Coast) Regiment
Enlistment date15 August 1914
Place of enlistmentFeilding
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 unit2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Plymouth on board HMT 'Ulimaroa', 7 November 1918; disembarked New Zealand, 20 December 1918; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 16 January 1919.

Total war service: 4 years 155 days (of which 4 years 63 days were abroad).

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death16 June 1965, Foxton Beach
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7820360