William James ANNAND

Regimental number6/3239
AddressHigh St Timaru
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs J Annand, 83 High St Timaru
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 13 November 1915
Final rankSergeant
Final unit1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'Operations 16/17th September 1918 to cessation of hostilities. This NCO is Band Sergeant of this Battalion, during phase of operations from midnight 16/17th September 1918 till cessation of hostilities though physically unfit, his devotion to duty and cheering disposition has been a valuable asset to this Battalion.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Eighth