Charles BAILEY

Regimental number13/623
Date of birth20 November 1893
Place of birthOldham, Lancashire, England
ReligionMethodist
OccupationWireman
Address58 Watson's Buildings, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 10.5"
Weight161 lbs
Next of kinCharles Bailey, 58 Watson's Buildings, Auckland
Previous military serviceServed in the Field Artillery, Territorial Force; member, 3 Auckland Mounted Rifles Regiment Band at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date27 August 1914
Place of enlistmentAuckland
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Auckland on 16 October 1914
The Auckland Mounted Rifles, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 'Star of India' and HMNZT 12 'Waimana'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankTrooper
Final unitAuckland Mounted Rifles Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 30 June 1919
Discharge date5 September 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Commenced return to New Zealand from Suez on board HT 'Ulimaroa', 30 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 5 September 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Mounted Rifles/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24054309