James WOOD

Regimental number8/957
Date of birth17 February 1881
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation35.7
Height5' 7.5"
Weight152 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Wood, Highfield, Timaru
Previous military serviceServed in the Otago Infantry Bn, Main Body.
Enlistment date30 October 1916
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, J Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 February 1917
New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, J Company embarked on two ships, 'Navua' and 'Aparima'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 1 February 1918
Discharge date4 June 1918
Other details

Ex Main Body

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Liverpool, 1 February 1918; discharged (medically unfit), 4 June 1918.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSee other entry for first period of service.
Date of death14 February 1929
Age at death48
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 55, p. 34