Jeremiah FITZPATRICK

Regimental number10/968
Date of birth11 September 1883
Place of birthCo Cork, Ireland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationRailway surfaceman
AddressTe Koura, Taumarunui
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30.11
Height5' 9"
Weight168 lbs
Next of kinMrs Mary Fitzpatrick, Ballinavar, Rosscarbery, Co Cork, Ireland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date19 September 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 rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 23 May 1919
Discharge date23 May 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Glasgow on board HT 'Bhamo', 10 March 1919; discharged (no longer physically fit: debility following jaundice), 23 May 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death26 October 1970 Auckland
Age at death87
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21003310