Thomas DALTON

Regimental number74269
Date of birth30 October 1882
Place of birthTasmania, Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationBushman
Weight161 lbs
Next of kinSister, Mrs E Rowe, 149 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn, Wellington
Enlistment date27/10/917
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 38th Reinforcements, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from New Zealand on board HMNZT No 105 Remuera on 5 June 1918
Discharge date17 September 1919
Other details

War service: England, France (post-Armistice)

Embarked Wellington, 5 June 1918; disembarked Liverpool, England, 31 July 1918; marched into Sling Camp, 1 August 1918.

Proceeded overseas to France, 16 November 1918; joined 1st Bn, Auckland Infantry Regiment, in the field, 22 November 1918.

Detached to United Kingdom, 25 March 1919.

Commenced return to New Zealand from London on board SS 'Mamari', 3 July 1919; disembarked Auckland, 20 August 1919; discharged, 17 September 1919.

Total war service: 1 year 223 days (of which 1 year 77 days was abroad).

Medal: British War Medal
SourcesNominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 83, p. 4
Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805

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