Harry BURGESS

Regimental number10/279
Date of birth12 March 1892
Place of birthEngland
OccupationButcher
AddressGonville, Wanganui
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.4
Height5' 6"
Weight139 lbs
Next of kinH Burgess, East Street, Titchfield, Hampshire, England
Previous military serviceServed for 4 years in the Territorial Army, United Kingdom; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date18 August 1914
Place of enlistmentWanganui
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 rankWarrant Officer Class II (Quartermaster Sergeant)
Final unitNew Zealand Medical Corps
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 15 January 1920
Discharge date2 April 1920
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Athenic', 15 January 1920; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 2 April 1920.

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 21889899

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