George Byng DIGGLE

Regimental number10/331
Date of birth30 May 1890
Place of birthRoss, South Island
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationWool classer
AddressCastlecliff
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24.3
Height5' 5"
Weight132 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Anthony, Rata Street, Castlecliff, Wanganui
Previous military serviceServed in the Cadets; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date15 August 1914
Place of enlistmentWanganui
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 30 May 1915
Discharge date2 October 1915
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Willochra', 30 May 1915; discharged ('Services no longer required': 'This discharged does not give exemption from the Military Service Act 1916'), 2 October 1915.

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 20997235

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