| Regimental number | 6/157 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Christchurch |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | 13 Lonsdale Street, New Brighton |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.10 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs Annie Tavender, c/o Izard & Loughnan, Cathedral Square, Christchurch |
| Previous military service | Served in 1st Regiment [?], Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Warrant Officer (Class I) |
| Fate | Died of disease |
| Place of burial | Linwood Cemetery (Block 48, Plot No 98), Christchurch |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Francis and Annie Tavender, 21 Derby Street, St Albans, Christchurch |
| Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'In connection with the operations described in General I. Hamilton's despatch dated 11 December 1915.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry on the 9th and 10th August, 1915, at Chunuk Bair (Dardanelles), as a guide. He displayed great bravery and skill and marked devotion in the performance of his dangerous duties.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 27047 Pte Nigel Francis Hugh TAVENDER, 1st Bn, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, killed in action, 7 June 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, England War service: 4 years 97 days (of which 851 days were abroad) Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 28 |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7824014 |