Regimental number | 12/922 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Napier |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Waipuna |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24.8 |
Height | 5' 7" |
Weight | 152 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, George Ashworth, Eketahuna |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Hamilton |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
Final rank | Sergeant |
Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Rimuera', 17 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 2 June 1919 War service: 4 years 294 days (of which 4 years 202 days were abroad) Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body |
Date of death | |
Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 22271344 |