George Arthur EYLES

Regimental number10/200
Date of birth7 April 1885
Place of birthLondon, England
OccupationSignwriter
AddressDagmar Street, Dannevirke
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29.4
Height5' 5"
Weight120 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Ellen Louisa Eyles, 2 Bank Street, Tonbridge, Kent, England
Previous military serviceMember for 3 years, Dannevirke Rifle Club; served for 3 years in Dannevirke Volunteers; left the district;
Enlistment date14 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
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 7 November 1919
Discharge date9 March 1920
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Ruahine',; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 9 March 1920.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death11 September 1961 Havelock North
Age at death76
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21001628

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