Arthur Samuel FIRMIN

Regimental number10/1810
Date of birth1 June 1894
Place of birthCastlecliff, Wanganui
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressCastlecliff, Wanganui
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 9"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinFather, C P S Firmin, Castlecliff, Wanganui
Previous military serviceTurakina Defence Rifle Club
Enlistment date11 January 1915
Place of enlistmentTrentham
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 17 April 1915
The 4th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, left New Zealand on board three ships (HMNZT 21 'Willochra', HMNZT 22 'Knight Templar', and HMNZT 23 'Waitomo'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateInvalided back to New Zealand
Discharge date26 March 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Discharged in consequence of no longer being physically fit for war service on account of wounds received in action, 26 March 1917.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death18 January 1982
Age at death87
Place of burialWaikumete Cemetery (Block K, Row 5A, Plot 213), Glen Eden, Auckland
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Fourth
Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805