Gilbert Bryan FRANCIS

Regimental number10/2138
Date of birth17 October 1886
Place of birthCardiganshire, South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
Addressc/o H Nelson, Konini, Pahiatua
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Height5' 7"
Weight147 lbs
Next of kinFather, David Francis, Boncatt, Cardiganshire, South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date15 February 1915
Place of enlistmentTrentham
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 13 June 1915
Final rankPrivate
Final unitWellington Infantry Regiment
FateDied of disease 13 November 1915
Age at death from cemetery records28
Place of burialPieta Military Cemetery (Plot D, Row VI, Grave No 2), Malta
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Father: the Rev. David Francis, Llandygwydd Vicarage, Cardiganshire, Wales
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Joined Bn at Gallipoli, 11 August 1915.

Admitted

Died on Malta of disease contracted at Gallipoli.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Fifth
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805

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