Charles CRISPIN

Regimental number10/1043
Date of birth11 January 1892
Place of birthManchester, England
ReligionNo religious affiliation recorded
OccupationClerk
Addressc/o Post Office, Hastings
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 10.5"
Weight146 lbs
Next of kinAlice Crispin, 26 Grove Street, Didsbury, Manchester, England
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 rankPrivate
Final unitWellington Infantry Battalion
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 25 September 1915
Discharge date23 December 1915
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Wounded in action, 27 April 1915.

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Willochra', 25 September 1915; discharged (medically unfit:gun shot wound, right knee), 23 December 1915.

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death18 September 1984 Blenheim
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21899080

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