Roy FISSENDEN

Regimental number10/955
Date of birth31 July 1895
Place of birthHalcombe
ReligionNo religious affiliation recorded
OccupationMotor mechanic
AddressDannevirke
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 10.5"
Weight168 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Fissenden, Caroline Road, Hastings
Previous military serviceServed for 1 year in the Senior Cadets; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date14 August 1914
Place of enlistmentHastings
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 unitWellington Infantry Battalion
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 11 April 1916
Discharge date10 May 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Maheno', 11 April 1916; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, shoulder), 10 May 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death4 July 1954 Auckland
Age at death59
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24056257

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