Regimental number | 12/808 |
Address | Te Aroha |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | Father, A J Forrest, Te Aroha |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'This NCO has a splendid record of courageous service and has at all times shown great devotion to duty. He has taken part in every action that the Battalion has
participated in. He was previously a Stretcher Bearer and as such did his work in a manner which is beyond all praise. His acts of bravery under the heaviest fire are many and he has a record that is second to none in the Battalion.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body |