George James GLASSFORD

Regimental number10/971
Date of birth18 June 1891
Place of birthNapier
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationClerk
AddressHastings
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 5.5"
Weight126 lbs
Next of kinMrs Margaret Rees, Alexander Street, Hastings
Previous military serviceServed in 9th (Hawke's Bay) Regiment, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date12 August 1914
Place of enlistmentHastings
Rank on embarkationSergeant
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
Final rank2nd Lieutenant
Final unit2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand
Discharge date12 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Plymouth on board HT 'Remuera', 15 March 1918; discharged, 12 March 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24098031