Francis COLEMAN

Regimental number10/620
Date of birth31 December 1891
Place of birthWellington
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressTaumarunui
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.8
Height5' 8.25"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinPatrick Coleman, Taihape
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date18 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 rankDriver
Final unitNew Zealand Field Artillery Zealand Entrenching Battalion
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 7 September 1918
Discharge date13 December 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Liverpool on board HT 'Remuera', 7 September 1918; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 13 December 1918.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death4 February 1954 Taihape