Francis William GABY

Regimental number62962
Date of birth9 May 1897
Place of birthTemuka
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarm labourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 6"
Weight152 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs M A Gaby, Temuka
Previous military serviceServed in 2nd (South Canterbury) Regiment, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date7 July 1917
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 30th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Company, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT No 93 Corinthic on 13 October 1917
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 21 July 1919
Discharge date21 July 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 72, p. 14
Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 16784523

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