Claude FEAKINS

Regimental number10/858
Date of birth17 March 1891
Place of birthLepperton
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFactory hand
AddressLepperton, Taranaki
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.5
Height5' 7.5"
Weight130 lbs
Next of kinFather, W Feakins, Lepperton, Taranaki
Previous military serviceServed in the Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date25 August 1914
Place of enlistmentAwapuni
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 rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 1 April 1919
Discharge date14 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand on board SS 'Arawa', 1 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 14 June 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death14 May 1985 New Plymouth
Age at death94
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21002318