Norman Leslie DELANEY

Regimental number10/243
Date of birth22 April 1890
Place of birthTauranga
ReligionMethodist
OccupationRailway porter
AddressTe Kuiti
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.5
Height5' 10.5"
Weight170 lbs
Next of kinH Delaney, Farmer, Buckland, Lower Waikato
Previous military serviceServed in No 3 Railway Company, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date17 September 1914
Place of enlistmentWellington
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 25 September 1915
Discharge date12 January 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Willochra', 25 September 1915; discharged, 12 January 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 20996537

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