Charles DARRAH

Regimental number10/670
Date of birth24 May 1893
Place of birthLondon, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
Addressc/o J A Shrimpton, Lowgarth, New Plymouth
Marital statusSingle
Height5' 6.5"
Weight144 lbs
Next of kinJoseph Darrah, Rhondda Street, Swansea, Wales
Enlistment date17 August 1914
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 7 August 1915
Discharge date3 February 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Tahiti', 7 August 1915; discharged (medically unfit: wounded: gun shot wound, right leg, left hand, face), 3 February 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body. See other entry for second period of service.
Date of death17 January 1972
Age at death78
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 20995403