Arthur Charles GADD

Regimental number6/3019
Date of birth6 August 1890
Place of birthAshburton
True NameGADD, Arthur Charley
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationEngine driver
AddressBarrhill, Rakaia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 11"
Weight166 lbs
Next of kinFather, Charles Gadd, Barrhill, Rakaia
Enlistment date12 June 1915
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
Final rank2nd Lieutenant
Final unit1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 17 May 1919
Discharge date21 July 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Mauganui', 17 May 1919; discharged, 21 July 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Seventh
Date of death25 February 1966 Ashburton
Age at death75
Place of burialAshburton Cemetery
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24097898