William James EDWARDS

Regimental number10/114
Date of birth13 August 1890
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationPlumber
AddressDannevirke
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 10"
Weight169 lbs
Next of kinFather, William Edwards, Grey Street, Palmerston North
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Place of enlistmentMasterton
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 6 March 1916
Discharge date28 June 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to New Zealand from Suez on board HT 'Maheno', 6 March 1916; discharged (physically unfit: debility: rheumatism, gun shot wound, left groin), 28 June 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21000372

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