George John FISHER

Regimental number10/628
Date of birth8 June 1894
Place of birthThames
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSawmiller
AddressWaituhi, Taumarunui
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20.2
Height5' 5"
Weight112 lbs
Next of kinGeorge J Fisher, Netherton, Thames River
Previous military serviceServed in the 11th Regiment, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date18 August 1914
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 rankLance Corporal
Final unit2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 2 October 1918
Place of burialWarlencourt British Cemetery (Plot IV, Row H, Grave No 9), nr Bapaume, France
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Mrs M. Fisher, Normandy Road, Paeroa, North Auckland, and the late Mr. G.J. Fisher
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21003134

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