John Thomas CORKERY

Regimental number10/803
Date of birth6 May 1888
Place of birthOraki, Southland
ReligionNo religious affiliation recorded
OccupationBlacksmith
AddressHastings
Marital statusSingle
Height5' 10.5"
Weight164 lbs
Next of kinJohn Corkery, 413 Market Street, Hastings
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 August 1914
Place of enlistmentHastings
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 rankSergeant
Final unit2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 13 September 1919
Discharge date16 December 1919
Other details

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Arawa', 13 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 16 December 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death11 July 1962 Dannevirke
Age at death74
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21897609