James Harold FAGAN

Regimental number12/2287
Date of birth22 July 1884
Place of birthAuckland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCordial manufacturer
Addressc/o Mr Jones, Remuera Road, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation35
Height5' 11.5"
Weight177 lbs
Next of kinFather, W S Fagan, Te Araroa
Enlistment date12 February 1915
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Maunganui on 13 June 1915
The 5th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, left New Zealand on board three ships, HMNZT 24 'Maunganui', HMNZT 25 'Tahiti', and HMNZT 26 'Aparima'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankLance Corporal
Final unit2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 27 August 1917
Discharge date24 January 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

War service: 2 years 347 days (of which 865 days were abroad)

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Fifth
Date of death19 September 1934 Auckland
Age at death50
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21001661