John CROAT

Regimental number10/117
Date of birth16 December 1883
Place of birthGreen Park, Christchurch
ReligionMethodist
OccupationBushman
AddressPongaroa
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30.8
Height5' 7.5"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Emma Croat, Leeston, Canterbury
Previous military serviceServed for 3 years in the Ellesmore Guards; unit disbanded; not serving in any military force at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Place of enlistmentMasterton
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 unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 10 August 1918
Discharge date7 November 1918
Other details

Commenced return to New Zealand from Plymouth on board HT 'Paparoa', 8 August 1918; discharged (medically unfit: no longer physically fit for War Service: lyphatic stasis, right hand), 7 November 1918.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death10 January 1928 Masterton
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21899094

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