William DUNN

Regimental number10/1108
Date of birth16 April 1887
Place of birthWellington
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCook and baker
Address12 Grey Street, Gisborne
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26.4
Height5' 8"
Weight139 lbs
Next of kinMrs C Dunn, Featherston
Enlistment date18 August 1914
Place of enlistmentGisborne
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 unitWellington Infantry Battalion
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 17 March 1916
Discharge date21 May 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to New Zealand from Suez on board HT 'Ulimaroa', 17 March 1916; discharged (medically unfit: neurasthenia), 21 May 1916.

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

Also served in World War II: Service No 824204 Army.
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death8 February 1957 Greytown
Age at death69
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24065401