James DOYLE

Regimental number38136
Date of birth20 January 1880
Place of birthRangiora
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarm hand
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Height5' 10"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinFather, Michael Doyle, Rangiora, Canterbury
Previous military serviceServed as 5652, 8th NZ Contingent, South African (Boer) War.
Enlistment date11 October 1916
Place of enlistmentHastings
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, H Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Navua on 16 February 1917
Final rankRifleman
Final unit1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateKilled in Action 12 October 1917
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsTyne Cot Memorial (New Zealand Apse, Panel No 7), Belgium
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Brother: Mr M. Doyle, South Loburn, Canterbury. Parents: Michael and Bridget Doyle (both b. Ireland)
Other details

War service: Western Front

Embarked Wellington, 15 February 1917; disembarked Devonport, England, 26 April 1917, and marched into Sling Camp.

Proceeded overseas to France, 26 May 1917; joined 1st Bn, NZ Rifle Brigade, in the field, 18 June 1917, and posted to D Company.

Reported missing, 12 October 1917.

Court of Enquiry, 28 November 1917, concluded: 'Missing believed killed in the field, Belgium, 12 October 1917.'

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 55, p. 32
Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 20519810

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