Harry BURTON

Regimental number10/958
Date of birth29 July 1892
Place of birthGisborne
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressKaiti Beach
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 7.5"
Weight145 lbs
Next of kinMrs W Burton, Kaiti Beach, Gisborne
Previous military serviceServed in the Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
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
Final rankCorporal
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand
Discharge date13 May 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Southampton on board HT 'Willochra', 8 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 13 May 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death4 July 1969 Gisborne
Age at death76
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21890439

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