Hugh ARMOUR

Regimental number8/538
Date of birth15 January 1889
Place of birthDunedin
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarpenter
Address9 Harbour Terrace, Dunedin
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 4.5"
Weight147 lbs
Next of kinFather, James D Armour, 9 Harbour Terrace, Dunedin
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 August 1914
Place of enlistmentDunedin
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Members of the Otago Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left Wellington on 16 October 1914 on two ships, HMNZT 9 'Hawke's Bay' and HMNZT 5 'Ruapehu'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankTrooper
Final unit2nd Anzac Mounted Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 27 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For bravery in the field.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 13 March 1918

Discharge date6 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Kia Ora', 27 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 6 June 1919.

Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death21 June 1950 Dunedin
Age at death61
Place of burialNorthern Cemetery (Block 75, Plot 10), Dunedin
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24054174

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