John Francis FABIAN

Regimental number13/683
Date of birth11 October 1882
Place of birthWellington
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSeaman
Addressc/o W Neary Ethel Street, Kingsland, Auckland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation33
Height5' 8.75"
Weight158 lbs
Next of kinDaughter, Miss Fabian, c/o W Neary Ethel Street, Kingsland, Auckland
Previous military serviceMember for 2 years, Wairarapa Rifle Club; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date20 October 1914
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, Auckland Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Verdala on 14 December 1914
Final rankGunner
Final unitNew Zealand Field Artillery
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 1 May 1918
Discharge date15 July 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Liverpool on board HT 'Ulimaroa', 1 May 1918; discharged (medically unfit: wounded), 15 July 1918.

War service: 3 years 269 days (of which 3 years 183 days were abroad)

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Mounted Rifles/Second
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21001679