William Elswood FORD

Regimental number2/189
AddressRNZA Depot, Wellington
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs Annie Ford, 16 St Albans Road, Birmingham, England
Rank on embarkationGunner
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
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Mentioned in Despatches

'Since the formation of the 1st Brigade this NCO has rendered very valuable assistance in repairs and overhaul of guns often under fire. He was wounded (gassed) on the 21/9/16.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 4 January 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Main Body

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