Edward Holdsworth BUCKERIDGE

Regimental number23/17
Date of birth23 January 1895
Place of birthWellington
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCivil Engineer
Address83 Queen Street, Westport
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs Jane Douglas Buckeridge, Gurthan, Gray Street, Feilding
Enlistment date1 May 1915
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 10 October 1915
Final rankLieutenant
Final unit1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateInvalided to New Zealand
Discharge date16 April 1918
Family/military connectionsBrother: 25/41 Rifleman Douglas William BUCKERIDGE, 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, killed in action 26 August 1918.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death7 March 1985
Age at death90
Place of burialChristchurch
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 1: A Company/1st NZRB