William Eugene Stafford FURBY

Regimental number10/657
Date of birth26 September 1886
Place of birthWestport
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
Addressc/o Newton King, Stratford
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinFather, G F Furby, 167 Fitzgeralds Street, St Albans, Christchurch
Rank on embarkationLieutenant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on 16 October 1914
Discharge date31 May 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to New Zealand from London on board HT 'Ruahine, 19 November 1915; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, right knee), 31 May 1917.

Medals:1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body. No Attestation Form on file: few personal details recorded.
Date of death4 April 1981
Age at death94
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 16784423

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