Reuben GREENHILL

Regimental number10/356
Date of birth17 June 1890
Place of birthFordell
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationCarpenter
Address87 Campbell Street, Wanganui
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 10"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinF Greenhill Snr, Fordell, Wanganui
Previous military serviceServed in the Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date15 August 1914
Place of enlistmentWanganui
Rank on embarkationPrivate
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 rankPrivate
Final unitWellington Infantry Battalion
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 26 September 1915
Discharge date11 December 1915
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to New Zealand from Suez on board HS 'Willochra', 26 September 1915; discharged (medically unfit: neurasthenia following influenza, breakdown), 11 December 1915.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No 2/19/59.
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death15 September 1956 Wanganui
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24056776

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