William John WILLIS

Regimental number8/1360
Place of birthDunedin
Address34 Filleul Street, Dunedin
Marital statusW
Next of kinDaughter, Miss Vera Willis, c/o Mrs R Facer, 17 Duncan Street, Dunedin
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 December 1914
Final rankPrivate
Final unitOtago Infantry Regiment
FateDied of injuries 9 January 1916
Age at death from cemetery records40
Place of burialDunedin Northern Cemetery (Section 19, Block 165, Lot 19)
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Second