Frederick John EASTWOOD

Regimental number31980
Place of birthAustralia
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinWife, Mrs A M Eastwood, Manawaru via Te Aroha
Rank on embarkationCorporal
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 13th Reinforcements to 1st Battalion, E Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 15 November 1916
The Infantry component of the 19th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'. It is not possible from the Nominal Rolls to determine on which ship an individual embarked. Harbour records indicate that the actual date of sailing was 16 November 1916.
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
FateDied of wounds 24 June 1917
Place of burialMouvaux New Communal Cemetery, nr Lille, France
Other details

War service: Western Front

Died of wounds as a prisoner of war, Germany.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 45, p. 23