Hugh Smith BRUCE

Regimental number8/15
Date of birth25 November 1882
Place of birthOamaru
ReligionPresbyterian
AddressHumber Street, Oamaru, Otago
Marital statusSingle
Height6' 0"
Weight160 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Marion Bruce, Humber Street, Oamaru, Otago
Previous military serviceMember for 3 years, Oamaru Rifle Club; 1 year Cromwell Rifle Club
Enlistment date15 August 1914
Place of enlistmentOamaru
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Members of the Otago Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left Wellington on 16 October 1914 on two ships, HMNZT 9 'Hawke's Bay' and HMNZT 5 'Ruapehu'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankPrivate
Final unitOtago Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 8 May 1915
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsTwelve Tree Copse (New Zealand) Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Main Body