Horace DEIGHTON

Regimental number10/846
Date of birth9 February 1894
Place of birthChristchurch
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationInsurance agent
Address58 Marine Parade, Napier
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 7.75"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinMrs Kathleen Deighton, 58 Marine Parade, Napier
Previous military serviceServed in E Company, 1st Canterbury Regiment, Territorial Force; left the district; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date13 August 1914
Place of enlistmentNapier
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 unitWellington Infantry Battalion
FateCommenced return to New Zealand No date on file
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 20996456