John BRENNAN

Regimental number10/122
Date of birth18 November 1882
Place of birthChristchurch
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressRoss Hotel, Dannevirke
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31.9
Height5' 10.75"
Weight147 lbs
Next of kinBrother, James Brennan, Amphitheatre, Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Previous military serviceServed in the Naval Reserve, Christchurch; still serving at time of NZEF enlist.
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Place of enlistmentMasterton
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 unitWellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 19 December 1914
Discharge date22 January 1915
Other details

War service: Egypt

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Athenic', 19 December 1914; discharged (services no longer required: refused inoculation [indicated willingness to be vaccinated on Attestation Form]), 22 January 1915.

Deemed ineligible for war medals.
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 22278731