David DUFFY

Regimental number10/640
Date of birth29 January 1878
Place of birthWellington
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationHorse trainer
AddressNew Plymouth
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation34.4
Height5' 7.5"
Next of kinEliza Christian, New Plymouth
Enlistment date18 August 1914
Place of enlistmentNew Plymouth
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 unitNew Zealand Machine Gun Corps
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 1 April 1918
Discharge date13 June 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Glasgow on board HT 'Athenic', 1 April 1918; discharged (medically unfit: no longer physically fit for War Service on account of wounds received in action: gun shot wound, back and arm), 13 June 1918.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body. No weight recorded at Attestation.
Date of death3 August 1938 New Plymouth
Age at death60
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 20999234