John Langdon GABB

Regimental number25/322
OccupationClerk
Next of kinMother, Mrs J Gabb, 68 Harper Street, Christchurch
Enlistment date11 October 1915
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 5 February 1916
The 3rd Battalion, C Company, New Zealand Rifle Brigade left New Zealand on board three ships: HMNZT 42 ('Ulimaroa'), HMNZT 43 ('Mokoia') and HMNZT 44 ('Navua'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankRifleman
Final unit3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 27 March 1919
Discharge date6 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death26 April 1966 Masterton
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 11
Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 18052027