Bert FACHE

Regimental number9/273
Date of birth19 July 1887
Place of birthClyde, Central Otago
True NameFACHE, Hugh Ethelbert
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationWarehouseman
AddressEsk Street, Invercargill
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27.1
Height5' 9"
Weight149 lbs
Next of kinFather, George Fache, Frankton, Queenstown
Enlistment date14 August 1914
Rank on embarkationCorporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Three squadrons of the Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment left New Zealand on board 'Hawke's Bay', and one squadron on board 'Verdala'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankCorporal
Final unitOtago Mounted Rifles Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 11 September 1915
Discharge date24 November 1915
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Mounted Rifles/Main Body
Date of death29 January 1978 Gore
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21001657