Stanley Vincent FORREST

Regimental number12/808
AddressTe Aroha
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, A J Forrest, Te Aroha
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
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: 1 January 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body