Life Marwell DACRE

Regimental number33849
Date of birth16 September 1896
Place of birthAuckland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationShepherd
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 10"
Weight160 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs E S Dacre, Cheltenham Road, Devonport, Auckland
Previous military serviceServed fo/r 2 months in the Garrison Artillery; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date19 September 1916
Place of enlistmentTrentham
Rank on embarkationCorporal
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 21st Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 74 Ulimaroa on 19 January 1917
Final rankCompany Quartermaster Sergeant
Final unitAuckland Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 7 November 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuious gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Grevillers on 24th August. He attacked a machine gun single handed, killing crew and capturing the gun. He set a splendid example throughout the attack, and led his men in a fearless manner.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 24 January 1919

Discharge date22 January 1920
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Ruahine', 7 November 1919 ; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 22 January 1920.

War service: 3 years 126 days (of which 2 years 341 days were abroad)

Medal: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death28 April 1972
Age at death75
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 4
Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 20994839