Nelson Bruce CALMAN

Regimental number10/748
Date of birth6 March 1891
Place of birthWanganui
ReligionNone
OccupationCarpenter
AddressNelson Street, Hawera, Taranaki
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.5
Height6' 0"
Weight156 lbs
Next of kinMrs W Calman, State Farm, Levin, Horowhenua
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date12 August 1914
Place of enlistmentNew Plymouth
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 rankPrivate
Final unitWellington Infantry Battalion
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 23 September 1915
Discharge date7 December 1915
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to New Zealand from Suez on board HT 'Tofua', 23 September 1915; discharged (medically unfit: bronchitis, debility), 7 December 1915.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death22 May 1950 Wanganui
Age at death59
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21891312

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