Frederick Clarence ESPINER

Regimental number10/771
Date of birth21 February 1894
Place of birthManaia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationCheesemaker
AddressWingrove Road, Ngaere, Stratford
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinP W Espiner, Manaia, Taranaki
Enlistment date12 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 rankCorporal
Final unitNew Zealand Anzac Provost Corps
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 3 July 1919
Discharge date17 September 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, England

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Mamari', 3 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 17 September 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death30 November 1974 Waikato
Age at death80
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24056096