William EVERISS

Regimental number10/696
Date of birth26 February 1886
Place of birthNgaere
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGrocer's assistant
AddressJuliet Street, Stratford
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30.6
Height5' 8"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Helen Everiss, Juliet Street, Stratford
Previous military serviceMember, Stratford Rifle Club
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Place of enlistmentNew Plymouth
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 rank2nd Lieutenant
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 14 March 1919
Discharge date5 June 1919
Other details

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Ionic', 14 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 5 June 1919.

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

Also served in World War II: Service No 2/26/643.
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death21 November 1941 Wellington
Age at death55
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24097664

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