George Ernest ALLINGTON

Regimental number8/2402
Date of birth24 February 1893
Place of birthOamaru, Otago
AddressPukeuri Junction, Otago
Marital statusSingle
Height5' 6"
Weight157 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs P Allington, Pukeuri, Otago
Previous military serviceServed in the 10th (North Otago) Regiment.
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 24 Maunganui on 13 June 1915
Final rankTemporary Sergeant
Final unitOtago Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 14 June 1917
Age at death from cemetery records24
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsMessines (New Zealand) Memorial, Belgium
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: George and Phoebe Allington, Ouse Street, Oamaru. Native of Pukeuri.
Other details

Admitted to NZ Divisional Rest Station, 3 May 1917; rejoined Bn, in the field, 11 May 1917.

Appointed Temporary Sergeant, 12 June 1917.

Killed in action, 14 June 1917.

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

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