James Wood BREWER

Regimental number10/950
Date of birth17 February 1887
Place of birthDunedin
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStation hand
Addressc/o B Holdsworth, Waikohu
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27.7
Height5' 6.75"
Weight142 lbs
Next of kinMrs Esther Brewer, Derby Road, Southport, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date18 August 1914
Place of enlistmentGisborne
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 unit9th (Hawke's Bay) Company, Wellington Infantry Battalion
FateKilled in Action 8 August 1915
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsChunuk Bair (New Zealand) Memorial (Panel No 19), Gallipoli, Turkey
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 22278839

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