Ernest Frank CALVERT

Regimental number13/2540
Date of birth23 July 1894
Place of birthAuckland
True NameCALVERT, Frank Edward
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSalesman
AddressMorrin Street, Glenmore, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 11"
Weight145 lbs
Next of kinSister, Mrs B Bennett, Morrin Street, Glenmore, Auckland
Previous military serviceServed in the 3rd Auckland Bn, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date23 August 1915
Place of enlistmentTrentham
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Auckland Mounted Rifles Regiment
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Tofua on 13 November 1915
Final rankDriver
Final unitNew Zealand Field Artillery
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 7 February 1919
Medals

Mention in Despatches

'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 16th September 1918, to 15th March 1919.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 11 July 1919

Discharge date13 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Liverpool on board HT 'Ajana', 7 February 1919; discharged, 13 June 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Mounted Rifles/Eighth