James John DUNN

Regimental number10/324
Date of birth2 May 1880
Place of birthGreymouth
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationSawmill hand
AddressHihitahi
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation34.3
Height5' 7.5"
Weight142 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs J Dunn, Dobson, Greymouth
Previous military serviceServed in the Dannevirke Mounted Rifles; left the district; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date15 August 1914
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 unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand
Discharge date31 January 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to New Zealand from Malta on board HS 'Ascanius', 1 September 1915; discharged (deafness, both ears; bayonet wound, right leg, slight), 31 January 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death2 June 1948 Hastings
Age at death68
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 20999355

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