Leslie FELDWICK

Regimental number8/202
Date of birth20 September 1889
Place of birthKaiapoi
ReligionNo religious affiliation stated
OccupationBank clerk
AddressGore
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 6"
Next of kinFather, Edwin Feldwick, 215 Wilson's Road, Christchurch
Enlistment date14 August 1914
Place of enlistmentMilton
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Members of the Otago Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left Wellington on 16 October 1914 on two ships, HMNZT 9 'Hawke's Bay' and HMNZT 5 'Ruapehu'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankPrivate
Final unitOtago Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 2 May 1915
Place of burialQuinn's Post Cemetery (Row B, Grave No 2), Gallipoli, Turkey
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Commemorated on memorial plaque, Bank of New Zealand, BNZ Centre, Wellington. Text reads: 'In Memoriam: The names inscribed upon this tablet are those of officers of the Bank of New Zealand who laid down their lives in the Great War AD 1914-1919 waged against the nations of central Europe - Germany, Austria, Turkey and Bulgaria - who sought by force of arms to obtain world-wide dominion. In honour of their patriotism and valour. In admiration of their sacrifice. And in grateful perpetuation of their glorious and ennobling memory this monument is reverently dedicated. Their Name Liveth for Evermore.' Parents: Edwin and Mary Ann Feldwick, Christchurch; Wife: Mrs K.E. Feldwick, 413 Wilson's Road, Christchurch
Family/military connectionsBrother: 6/36 Pte Ralph FELDWICK, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, killed in action between 25 April and 1 May 1915.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force (Gallipoli Campaign), 12 April 1915.

Wounded in action, 2 May 1915.

Amended report from Bn, 19 July 1915: Wounded and missing,2 May 1915.

Board of Enquiry, held at Moascar Camp, Ismailia, 20 January 1916, concluded: 'Now believed to be killed, 2 May 1915'.

War service: 262 days (of which 222 days were abroad)

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 1880, File 21002291