John FORRESTER

Regimental number8/1114
Date of birth6 April 1880
Place of birthLanarkshire, Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationMiner
AddressAlexandra South
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation34
Height5' 5.5"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs W Glen, Woodview House, Callender, Perthshire, Scotland
Previous military serviceThe Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Regiment (12 years)
Enlistment date7 September 1914
Place of enlistmentDunedin
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Members of the Otago Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left Wellington on 16 October 1914 on two ships, HMNZT 9 'Hawke's Bay' and HMNZT 5 'Ruapehu'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankLance Corporal
Final unitOtago Infantry Battalion
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Main Body