Ernest Francis TACON

Regimental number12/2857
Date of birth1182
Place of birthChristchurch
ReligionChurch of England
AddressBroadwood
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33
Height5' 8"
Weight159 lbs
Next of kinSister, Miss Violet May Tacon, Sumner, Christchurch
Previous military serviceServed in the Linwood Rifles, Christchurch; secured discharge on leaving Canterbury; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date17 April 1915
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 August 1915
Final rankSergeant
Final unit1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 8 August 1918
Discharge date13 December 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Plymouth on board HT 'Paparoa', 8 August 1918; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 13 December 1918.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Sixth
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7823480

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