Ernest Henry EAGLES

Regimental number39781
Date of birth16 December 1887
Place of birthKent, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMotor driver
Next of kinWife, Mrs F Eagles, 544 Worcester Street, Linwood, Christchurch
Enlistment date10 October 1916
Rank on embarkationCorporal
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, J Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 80 Corinthic on 2 April 1917
Final rankRifleman
Final unit2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 2 July 1919
Discharge date17 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death5 September 1950
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 34
Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 20999875

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