William BROUGH

Regimental number10/240
Date of birth26 July 1886
Place of birthPalmerston North
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressG Hume, Pirinoa Street, Featherston
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Height5' 5"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinT B Brough, Featherston
Previous military serviceServed for 2.5 years in the Palmerston North Volunteers; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date19 August 1914
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 unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 8 January 1919
Discharge date21 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Tilbury on board HT 'Matatua', 8 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 21 March 1919.

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 21892688

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