Eric John FRANCIS

Regimental number23/1052
Addressc/o W Stewart, Studholme Road, Waimate
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinBrother, George C Francis, Bridgetown, Elizabeth Place, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 10 October 1915
Final rankCorporal
Final unit1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateKilled in Action 5 October 1918
Place of burialAnneux British Cemetery (Plot IV, Row B, Grave No 4), Nord, France
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Brother: Mr G.C. Francis, Palmerston North
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: D Company/1st NZRB

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