Stanley James BROOKIE

Regimental number10/1191
Date of birth20 August 1888
Place of birthWellington
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMotor Expert
AddressHatrick and Co, Wanganui
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26.2
Height5' 4"
Weight128 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs G Brookie, Durie Hill, Wanganui
Previous military serviceWanganui RIfles; Rangitikei Rifles Defence Rifle Club
Enlistment date26 October 1914
Place of enlistmentTrentham
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 December 1914
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 5 April 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Plymouth on board HMNZT 'Athenic', 5 April 1917; disembarked New Zealand, 11 June 1917; discharged (no longer fit for active service on account of wounds received in action; gunshot wound, left leg), 26 July 1917.

Total war service: 2 years 280 days (of which 2 years 137 days were abroad).

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Second
Date of death20 February 1963 (Wanganui)
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24054779

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