Alfred ALLISON

Regimental number10/942
Date of birth1888
Place of birthPerth, Western Australia, Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
AddressClarendon Hotel, Napier
Marital statusSingle
Height5' 6.5"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinMrs Annie Allison, PO, Christchurch
Previous military serviceServed in the Nelson Rifle Volunteers.
Enlistment date14 August 1914
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
FateCommenced return to New Zealand
Discharge date31 August 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Embarked Alexandria for Gallipoli, 12 April 1915.

Wounded in action, 8 May 1915; admitted to Egyptian Army Hospital, Cairo, 11 May 1915.

Invalided to New Zealand: commenced return on board 'Willochra' (date not recorded); discharged, 31 August 1916 (no longer physically fit on account of wounds received in action).

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