Regimental number | 12/291 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Sierra Leone, West Africa |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Jubilee Avenue, Devonport, Auckland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 40 |
Height | 5' 8" |
Weight | 156 lbs |
Next of kin | Friend, S C Leary, Sharebroker, Auckland |
Previous military service | 9 years military service in Adfrica (South Africa Medal with 4 clasps); not serving in any military force at time of NZEF enlistment. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Auckland |
Rank on embarkation | Corporal |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Willochra', 9 June 1915; discharged (medically unfit for Active Service: stiff left shoulder), 19 December 1915. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 64 |
Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 22021621 |
The NZEF Project, UNSW@ADFA, 2003-2015
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