James ALLEN

Regimental number12/493
Date of birth12 May 1889
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarpenter
AddressHokianga
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 8"
Weight144 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Davies, Kohukohu, Hokianga
Enlistment date14 August 1914
Place of enlistmentAuckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
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.
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 25 September 1915
Discharge date17 June 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Willochra', 25 September 1915; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, left knee), 17 June 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 22270816

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