Frank FARRINGTON

Regimental number10/1155
Date of birth17 August 1878
Place of birthGreat Marlow, England
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCommercial traveller
AddressCarlyle House, Gisborne
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation36
Height5' 9.5"
Weight160 lbs
Next of kinVincent Farrington, Carlyle House, Gisborne
Previous military serviceServed in the Imperial Yeomanry, South Africa (Boer War); and in Transvaal Light Infantry, Zulu Rebellion; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date6 October 1914
Place of enlistmentWellington
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
Final rankLieutenant
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand
Discharge date21 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Plymouth on board HT 'Ruapehu', 9 January 1919; discharged, 21 March 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death13 September 1960 Tauranga
Age at death82
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24097701

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