Edward George DOWNES

Regimental number10/1107
Date of birth27 December 1891
Place of birthPahiatua
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
Address72 Grey Street, Gisborne
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.8
Height5' 7.75"
Weight146 lbs
Next of kinEdward Downes, Main Street, Napier
Previous military serviceServed in No 6 Company, Post & Telegraph Corps, Territorial Force, Gisborne; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date18 August 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll29 January 1916
Rank on embarkationSergeant
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 rankSergeant
Final unitWellington Infantry Battalion
FateCommenced return to New Zealand
Discharge date14 April 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Arawa', 29 January 1916 (gun shot wound, head); discharged, 14 April 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in Home Guard, World War II.
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24097476

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