John Edward CORKILL

Regimental number10/318
Date of birth27 December 1892
Place of birthFeilding
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressTiahitahuna
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 4"
Weight130 lbs
Next of kinFather, J Corkill, Ellis Road, Taihape
Previous military serviceNil
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 rankPrivate
Final unitWellington Infantry Battalion
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 29 January 1916
Discharge date14 April 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Arawa', 29 January 1916; discharged (medically unfit: cardiac strain), 14 April 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death9 January 1969 Hamilton
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21897526

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