Maxwell Hugh BOYD

Regimental number10/936
Date of birth12 April 1893
Place of birthRangiora
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMotor mechanic
AddressGrey Road, Hastings
Marital statusSingle
Height5' 10"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinBrother, Stephen Boyd, Hastings
Previous military serviceServed in B Company, 9th (Hawke's Bay) Regiment, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
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 rankSergeant
Final unitNew Zealand Army Service Corps
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 17 June 1919
Discharge date20 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Briton', 17 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 20 August 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death16 July 1978 Waitarere
Age at death85
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24054691