David Allan STEER

Regimental number10/937
Date of birth11 November 1895
Place of birthPalmerston North
ReligionMethodist
OccupationShop assistant
AddressSt Aubyn Street, Hastings
Marital statusSingle
Height5' 7"
Weight168 lbs
Next of kinWilliam Thomas Steer, Pembroke Road, Stratford, Taranaki
Enlistment date12 August 1914
Place of enlistmentHastings
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 unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 7 September 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Liverpool on board HMT 'Remuera', 7 September 1918; disembarked New Zealand, 22 October 1918; discharged, 25 April 1919.

Total war service: 4 years 257 days (of which 4 years 8 days were abroad).

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death7 August 1942, Taihape
Age at death46
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7820978