Also found a photo of "Ernest Alfred Hendle, NZ Field Artillery, died of enteric" in the New Zealand Free Lance Frid Oct 8 1915 page 8.
Will shortly post this man's file plus another five file reviews.
Zack
Full Version: NZ Enlistment dates required
Wayne
Information on HENDLE, 2/1792 Gunner, Ernest Alfred, New Zealand Field Artillery, 5th Reinforcements, 2nd Battery, 2nd Brigade, for you.
This file is 16 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are nine documents (1 to 9) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
This man’s family is interesting because it seems that six sons all served in WW1. Three of the six never returned home: Ernest Alfred Hendle (2/1792) died of disease on 18 September 1915 in Malta, William George Hendle (8/2274) was killed in France on 27 September 1916 and Leonard Hendle (2/49) was killed in France on 10 April 1916. Ernest Campbell Hendle, Frederick Hendle and George Hendle seemed to have survived the war.
Leonard Hendle and William George Hendle both served in the New Zealand Samoan Advance force before going to Egypt and on to other theatres of war.
As mentioned there is a photo of this man in the following New Zealand newspaper of the time: New Zealand Free Lance October 8th 1915, page 8.
Overview
Ernest Alfred Hendle was born in Kaiwarawara, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand on 24 May 1889.
He underwent his medical examination on 6 April 1915 (place not given) and attested at Trentham, on 7 April 1915. On enlistment he joined the New Zealand Field Artillery 5th Reinforcements, 2nd Battery, 2nd Brigade.
His ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 26 years.
Ernest Alfred Hendle was a ‘painter by ‘occupation’ working for A W Palmer, Kaiwarawara. Ernest was single. His next of kin was Mr William and Mrs Eliza Agnes Hendle 2 Pickering Terrace Kaiwarawara, Wellington, New Zealand.
Ernest Alfred Hendle’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 8 ¾ inches tall and weighed 10 st 10 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as ‘sufficient’. His complexion was described as dark; colour of eyes brown and colour of hair brown. His religious profession was Church of England.
He left Wellington, New Zealand on HMNZT No 24 (Maunganui) as part of the 2,299 5th reinforcements. Prior to leaving New Zealand he was inoculated against typhoid on 2 May 1915 and again on board the transport (date stamp illegible.)
He arrived in Egypt on 24 July 1915. He was taken on strength of the 2nd Battery at Anzac on 13 August 1915. Barely twenty days later on 2 September 1915 he was sent to hospital at Anzac suffering from enteric fever and from here was sent to Malta where he died of enteric at 12.15 am on the 17th September 1915, in St George’s Hospital. Ernest Hendle was buried the same day in Pieta Cemetery in grave No 2, row No 11b. (Note that the death date is in the Base Records letter to Ernest’s mother below is different from that recorded in the list and the file – 18th September 1915.)
One wonder’s why his mother would be sent a letter on 3rd January 1916 starting with the words “It will be of interest to you to learn that advice has been received from the military authorities at the front that the above named solder (2/1792 E A Hendle) died of Enteric at ….” This was her son!
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: NZFA
Rank: Gunner
Surname: Hendle
Christian Name: Ernest Alfred
No: 2/1792
Occupation: Painter
Religion: Ch of Eng
Place of Birth: Kaiwarra
Date of Birth: May 24 1889
Last New Zealand address: Kaiwarra Wellington (correct spelling is Kaiwarawara)
Last employer: A W Palmer Kaiwarra
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Eliza Agnes HENDLE Mother Kaiwarra Wellington
Medal action
Surname: Hendle
Christian names: Ernest Alf
Rank on death: Gun
Highest rank held: Gun
Reg No: 2/1792
Legatee and address: Mrs Eliza Agnes Hendle (M) 2 Pickering Terrace Kaiwara Wtgn
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mr and Mrs W Hendle (F) 2 Pickering Terrace Kaiwara Wtgn
STAMPED MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 25 FEB 1924
Service
Data shown in order as Country; Date from; Date to:
NZ; 7.4.15; 12.6.15
Foreign; 13.6.15
Sick
Died of sickness 219 - 24.9.15 Died of Enteric Sept 18 1915
AFB103 Died of enteric – Malta 18th September 1915
Buried Pieta Cemetery Malta
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Hendle Ernest Alfred
Reg No: 2/1792
Roll No: 505800
Scroll despatched: (Date) 14 JUN 1921
Plaque: 13 DEC 1921
Recipient and address: Mr W J Hendle 2 Pickering Tce Kaiwarra
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 6/9/21?
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF
Hendle Ernest Alf
No 2/1792
Data is shown in order as: Regiment or Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
NZFA; Posted to; Gnr; 7.4.15; H H Doughty Lieut
2nd Bty 2nd Bde; Taken on strength 2nd Bty; Gnr; 13.8.15; AFB103
2 Army Form 396 Plaque No 505800
RECEIPT FOR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF MEMORIAL PLAQUE ISSUED ON ACCOUNT OF
2/1792 Ernest Alfred Hendle
Next of kin: Mr W J Hendle
Signature: E A Hendle
Address: 2 Pickering Terrace Kaiwarra
IMPORTANT This receipt must be signed only by the person entitled to receive, & return to office i/c War Accts & Records Wellington
3 Letter typed to Mrs Hendle
BASE RECORDS
3rd January 1916
Mrs E A Hendle
Kaiwarra
WELLINGTON
Dear Madam,
Re 2/1792 E A Hendle
It will be on interest to you to learn that advice has been received from the military authorities at the front that the above named solder died of Enteric at 12.15 am on the 17th September, 1915, in St George’s Hospital, Malta, and was buried the same day in Pieta Cemetery, in grave No 2, row No 11b.
Yours faithfully
Illegible initial
Chief Clerk
For Major
Director of the Base Records
4 EF Form No 33
NEW ZEALAND MILITARY FORCES
(This is a faded but typed file)
Record No 2/1792
Certified that it appears by an official telegram received at this
Office that No 2/1792 GUNNER ERNEST ALFRED HENDLE
Of the NEW ZEALAND FIELD ARTILLERY, New Zealand
Expeditionary Force DIED OF ENTERIC
At NOT STATED (note: we know it was St George’s Hospital Malta from 3 Jan 1916 Base Records letter to mother above)
on the EIGHTEENTH day of SEPTEMBER 1915 (Note date in this letter is different from Base Records letter above. Wayne – what records exist on Malta?)
Illegible signature
Lieut Colonel Adjutant General NZ Forces
Dated at Headquarters, New Zealand Military Forces, Wellington
This FIFTH day of NOVEMEBER 1915
The Controller
General Post Office
WELLINGTON
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 2/1792
Name Hendle Ernest Alfred
Regiment or Unit: NZFA
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Ernest Alfred Hendle
2 Where were you born? Kaiwarra
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? May 24th 1889
5 What is your trade or calling? Painter
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Kaiwarra, Wellington
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? A W Palmer
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No Initialled E A H
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Ernest Alfred Hendle do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Ernest Alfred Hendle
Signature of Witness Illegible
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Ernest Alfred Hendle, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 7th day of April 1915.
Signature of Attesting Officer G Beattie Major
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Hendle Ernest Alfred on Enlistment
Apparent age: 26 years - months
Height: 5 feet 8 ¾ inches
Weight: 10 st 10 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 36 inches Maximum 38 inches
Complexion: Dark
Colour of eyes: Brown
Colour of hair: Brown
Religious profession: English
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. None
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Sufficient
No fits No illnesses written in
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
None stated
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
6/4/ 1915
SIGNED looks like “Hughes Steele” Capt Medical Officer
6 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Hendle
Christian Name: Ernest Alf
Examined On: 6 day of April, 1915
At: Not stated
Birthplace Town: Kaiwarra
Country: New Zealand
Declared age: 26 years
Trade or occupation: Painter
Height: 5 ft 8¾ in
Weight 150 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 36 in Maximum expansion 38 in
Approved by H Hughes Steele Capt Medical Officer
Enlisted on BLANK day of APRIL 1915, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment NZFA
Regimental No 2/1792
7 FORM - NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Hendle
Christian Name: Ernest Alf
Data shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE:
Trentham; 7.4.15; Inoculated typhoid 2.5.15
Troopship No 24; 12.6.15; Inoculated typhoid (date stamp illegible)
8 Military History Sheet
No 2/1792
Name Hendle Ernest Alfred
Data shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 7/4/15; 11.6.15; 66 days
1 Service record: Foreign; 12.6.15
10 Name and address of next of kin: Eliza Agnes Hendle Mother Kaiwarra Wellington
Intended place of residence on discharge: NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
Regiment of Corps: 5th Reinforcements NZFA
Rank: Gunner
Dates: 7/4/15
Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry: H Doughty Lieut
9 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 2/1792
Regiment or Corps NZ Field Artillery 2nd Btty 2nd Bde
Rank Gunner
Name Hendle Ernest Alfred
Enlisted (a) 7/4/15
Terms of Service (a) period of war
Service reckons from (a) 7/4/15
Data shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks
Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
22/8/15; O/C 2nd Btty; Taken on strength 2nd Battery; Anzac; 13/8/15; B213
5/9/15; O/C 2nd Btty; Sent to hospital; Anzac; 2/9/15; B213
19/9/15; Commandant; Died of enteric; Malta; 18/9/15; Cable WB1576 A10290
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Stamped “Entered on History Sheet 20.3.17”
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5539
Box / item 111
Record 0053521
Zack
Information on HENDLE, 2/1792 Gunner, Ernest Alfred, New Zealand Field Artillery, 5th Reinforcements, 2nd Battery, 2nd Brigade, for you.
This file is 16 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are nine documents (1 to 9) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
This man’s family is interesting because it seems that six sons all served in WW1. Three of the six never returned home: Ernest Alfred Hendle (2/1792) died of disease on 18 September 1915 in Malta, William George Hendle (8/2274) was killed in France on 27 September 1916 and Leonard Hendle (2/49) was killed in France on 10 April 1916. Ernest Campbell Hendle, Frederick Hendle and George Hendle seemed to have survived the war.
Leonard Hendle and William George Hendle both served in the New Zealand Samoan Advance force before going to Egypt and on to other theatres of war.
As mentioned there is a photo of this man in the following New Zealand newspaper of the time: New Zealand Free Lance October 8th 1915, page 8.
Overview
Ernest Alfred Hendle was born in Kaiwarawara, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand on 24 May 1889.
He underwent his medical examination on 6 April 1915 (place not given) and attested at Trentham, on 7 April 1915. On enlistment he joined the New Zealand Field Artillery 5th Reinforcements, 2nd Battery, 2nd Brigade.
His ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 26 years.
Ernest Alfred Hendle was a ‘painter by ‘occupation’ working for A W Palmer, Kaiwarawara. Ernest was single. His next of kin was Mr William and Mrs Eliza Agnes Hendle 2 Pickering Terrace Kaiwarawara, Wellington, New Zealand.
Ernest Alfred Hendle’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 8 ¾ inches tall and weighed 10 st 10 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as ‘sufficient’. His complexion was described as dark; colour of eyes brown and colour of hair brown. His religious profession was Church of England.
He left Wellington, New Zealand on HMNZT No 24 (Maunganui) as part of the 2,299 5th reinforcements. Prior to leaving New Zealand he was inoculated against typhoid on 2 May 1915 and again on board the transport (date stamp illegible.)
He arrived in Egypt on 24 July 1915. He was taken on strength of the 2nd Battery at Anzac on 13 August 1915. Barely twenty days later on 2 September 1915 he was sent to hospital at Anzac suffering from enteric fever and from here was sent to Malta where he died of enteric at 12.15 am on the 17th September 1915, in St George’s Hospital. Ernest Hendle was buried the same day in Pieta Cemetery in grave No 2, row No 11b. (Note that the death date is in the Base Records letter to Ernest’s mother below is different from that recorded in the list and the file – 18th September 1915.)
One wonder’s why his mother would be sent a letter on 3rd January 1916 starting with the words “It will be of interest to you to learn that advice has been received from the military authorities at the front that the above named solder (2/1792 E A Hendle) died of Enteric at ….” This was her son!
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: NZFA
Rank: Gunner
Surname: Hendle
Christian Name: Ernest Alfred
No: 2/1792
Occupation: Painter
Religion: Ch of Eng
Place of Birth: Kaiwarra
Date of Birth: May 24 1889
Last New Zealand address: Kaiwarra Wellington (correct spelling is Kaiwarawara)
Last employer: A W Palmer Kaiwarra
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Eliza Agnes HENDLE Mother Kaiwarra Wellington
Medal action
Surname: Hendle
Christian names: Ernest Alf
Rank on death: Gun
Highest rank held: Gun
Reg No: 2/1792
Legatee and address: Mrs Eliza Agnes Hendle (M) 2 Pickering Terrace Kaiwara Wtgn
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mr and Mrs W Hendle (F) 2 Pickering Terrace Kaiwara Wtgn
STAMPED MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 25 FEB 1924
Service
Data shown in order as Country; Date from; Date to:
NZ; 7.4.15; 12.6.15
Foreign; 13.6.15
Sick
Died of sickness 219 - 24.9.15 Died of Enteric Sept 18 1915
AFB103 Died of enteric – Malta 18th September 1915
Buried Pieta Cemetery Malta
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Hendle Ernest Alfred
Reg No: 2/1792
Roll No: 505800
Scroll despatched: (Date) 14 JUN 1921
Plaque: 13 DEC 1921
Recipient and address: Mr W J Hendle 2 Pickering Tce Kaiwarra
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 6/9/21?
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF
Hendle Ernest Alf
No 2/1792
Data is shown in order as: Regiment or Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
NZFA; Posted to; Gnr; 7.4.15; H H Doughty Lieut
2nd Bty 2nd Bde; Taken on strength 2nd Bty; Gnr; 13.8.15; AFB103
2 Army Form 396 Plaque No 505800
RECEIPT FOR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF MEMORIAL PLAQUE ISSUED ON ACCOUNT OF
2/1792 Ernest Alfred Hendle
Next of kin: Mr W J Hendle
Signature: E A Hendle
Address: 2 Pickering Terrace Kaiwarra
IMPORTANT This receipt must be signed only by the person entitled to receive, & return to office i/c War Accts & Records Wellington
3 Letter typed to Mrs Hendle
BASE RECORDS
3rd January 1916
Mrs E A Hendle
Kaiwarra
WELLINGTON
Dear Madam,
Re 2/1792 E A Hendle
It will be on interest to you to learn that advice has been received from the military authorities at the front that the above named solder died of Enteric at 12.15 am on the 17th September, 1915, in St George’s Hospital, Malta, and was buried the same day in Pieta Cemetery, in grave No 2, row No 11b.
Yours faithfully
Illegible initial
Chief Clerk
For Major
Director of the Base Records
4 EF Form No 33
NEW ZEALAND MILITARY FORCES
(This is a faded but typed file)
Record No 2/1792
Certified that it appears by an official telegram received at this
Office that No 2/1792 GUNNER ERNEST ALFRED HENDLE
Of the NEW ZEALAND FIELD ARTILLERY, New Zealand
Expeditionary Force DIED OF ENTERIC
At NOT STATED (note: we know it was St George’s Hospital Malta from 3 Jan 1916 Base Records letter to mother above)
on the EIGHTEENTH day of SEPTEMBER 1915 (Note date in this letter is different from Base Records letter above. Wayne – what records exist on Malta?)
Illegible signature
Lieut Colonel Adjutant General NZ Forces
Dated at Headquarters, New Zealand Military Forces, Wellington
This FIFTH day of NOVEMEBER 1915
The Controller
General Post Office
WELLINGTON
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 2/1792
Name Hendle Ernest Alfred
Regiment or Unit: NZFA
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Ernest Alfred Hendle
2 Where were you born? Kaiwarra
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? May 24th 1889
5 What is your trade or calling? Painter
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Kaiwarra, Wellington
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? A W Palmer
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No Initialled E A H
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Ernest Alfred Hendle do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Ernest Alfred Hendle
Signature of Witness Illegible
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Ernest Alfred Hendle, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 7th day of April 1915.
Signature of Attesting Officer G Beattie Major
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Hendle Ernest Alfred on Enlistment
Apparent age: 26 years - months
Height: 5 feet 8 ¾ inches
Weight: 10 st 10 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 36 inches Maximum 38 inches
Complexion: Dark
Colour of eyes: Brown
Colour of hair: Brown
Religious profession: English
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. None
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Sufficient
No fits No illnesses written in
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
None stated
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
6/4/ 1915
SIGNED looks like “Hughes Steele” Capt Medical Officer
6 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Hendle
Christian Name: Ernest Alf
Examined On: 6 day of April, 1915
At: Not stated
Birthplace Town: Kaiwarra
Country: New Zealand
Declared age: 26 years
Trade or occupation: Painter
Height: 5 ft 8¾ in
Weight 150 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 36 in Maximum expansion 38 in
Approved by H Hughes Steele Capt Medical Officer
Enlisted on BLANK day of APRIL 1915, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment NZFA
Regimental No 2/1792
7 FORM - NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Hendle
Christian Name: Ernest Alf
Data shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE:
Trentham; 7.4.15; Inoculated typhoid 2.5.15
Troopship No 24; 12.6.15; Inoculated typhoid (date stamp illegible)
8 Military History Sheet
No 2/1792
Name Hendle Ernest Alfred
Data shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 7/4/15; 11.6.15; 66 days
1 Service record: Foreign; 12.6.15
10 Name and address of next of kin: Eliza Agnes Hendle Mother Kaiwarra Wellington
Intended place of residence on discharge: NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
Regiment of Corps: 5th Reinforcements NZFA
Rank: Gunner
Dates: 7/4/15
Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry: H Doughty Lieut
9 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 2/1792
Regiment or Corps NZ Field Artillery 2nd Btty 2nd Bde
Rank Gunner
Name Hendle Ernest Alfred
Enlisted (a) 7/4/15
Terms of Service (a) period of war
Service reckons from (a) 7/4/15
Data shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks
Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
22/8/15; O/C 2nd Btty; Taken on strength 2nd Battery; Anzac; 13/8/15; B213
5/9/15; O/C 2nd Btty; Sent to hospital; Anzac; 2/9/15; B213
19/9/15; Commandant; Died of enteric; Malta; 18/9/15; Cable WB1576 A10290
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Stamped “Entered on History Sheet 20.3.17”
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5539
Box / item 111
Record 0053521
Zack
Wayne
Information on James Hume, Private 10/1263 Wellington Infantry, 7th Wellington West Coast Company, for you.
This file is 17 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are seven documents (1 to 7) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
James Hume was born in Glossop, Derbyshire, England on 26th April 1889.
He underwent his medical examination on 13th October 1914 at Palmerston North, New Zealand and attested at Trentham, on 26th October 1914. On enlistment, which is dated 20 October 1914, he joined the Wellington Infantry, 7th Wellington West Coast Company. His service reckons from 26th October 1914.
His ‘declared age' on enlistment was 25 years 5 months.
James was a ‘labourer’ by occupation’ working for Mr Alford, Shannon, North Island New Zealand. James was single. While his legal next of kin is recorded as Mr William Hume (father) first at 29 Charlestown Glossop Derby England and then c/o Mrs H Mison 22 Dickson Rd Blackpool England, the file also features in place of his father Mrs Lizzie Watson Bennett (sister) 33 Charlestown Glossop Derbyshire England.
James Hume’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 5¼ inches tall and weighed 150 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.” He had a distinctive small mole on his left fore arm. His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes grey and colour of hair brown. His religious profession was Anglican.
While his departure from New Zealand is not recorded on the file but it is almost certain to be on one of the three transports (Verdala (no 13), Willochra (No 14) or the Knight of Garter (no 15) carrying the 2nd reinforcements, which left NZ on 14 December 1914 and arrived at Suez on 28 January 1915. We know that James Hume was in Zeitoun, Egypt on 17 March 1915 because he was admonished for breaching orders. James Hume would have arrived off Gaba Tepe via the ‘Achaia’ (which carried the Wellington West Coast Company) at about 1 pm on 25th April 1915 and he would have landed about 3.30 am on 26th April 1915. James would have seen a lot of action on Gallipoli – Plugge’s Plateau, Courtney Post, Quinn’s Post, Krithia, Chunuk Bair prior to his evacuation for sickness in August 1915. Unfortunately his file doesn’t record these details and more checking would be required to validate this view.
However, we know that on 12 August 1915 James Hume was sent sick to hospital on the Dardanelles and on 15 August 1915 he was diagnosed with diarrhoea and was transferred from the Hospital Ship ‘Guildford Castle’ to the ‘Andania’. He was transported to Malta where he died from dysentery on 22 August 1915. He is buried at Pieta Cemetery Malta Plot A. Row IX. Grave 3. He was 26 years old.
He had survived over three months on Gallipoli.
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 10/1263
NAME: Hulme James
Regiment: Wgton Inf
Written “Died of sickness 22.8.15”
2 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
Very faded
ATTESTATION OF
No 10/1263
Name
Regiment or Unit:
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? James Hulme
2 Where were you born? Glossop England
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 26th April 1889
5 What is your trade or calling? Labourer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Shannon
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Mr Alford, Shannon
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where?
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I James Hulme do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit J Hulme
Signature of Witness illegible
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, James Hulme, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 26th day of October 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer A Frandi Capt
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of James Hulme on Enlistment
Apparent age: 25 years 5 months
Height: 5 feet 5¼ inches
Weight: 10 st 10 lb
Chest measurement 34½ inches Maximum 38 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Grey
Colour of hair: Brown
Religious profession: Anglican
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. Small mole left fore arm
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye Normal
Sight: Left eye Normal
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal Yes
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
None stated
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
13 Oct 1914
SIGNED Illegible Medical Officer
3 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Hulme
Christian Name: James
Examined On 13th day of Oct, 1914
At Palmerston North
Birthplace Town Glossop
Country England
Declared age: 25 years 5 months
Trade or occupation Labourer
Height: 5 ft 5¼ in
Weight 150 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 34½ in Maximum expansion 38 in
Approved by W F Greig Medical Officer Palmerston North
Enlisted on 20th day of Oct 1914, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: Wgtn Infantry
Regimental No: 10/1263
Date: 20/10/14
4 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 10/1263
Regiment or Corps Wellington Infantry Btn (7th WWC Coy)
Rank Pte
Name Hulme James
Enlisted (a) 26.10.14
Terms of Service (a) duration of war
Service reckons from (a) 26.10.14
Data shown below in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
15.8.15; O/C WIB; Sent to hospital; Dardanelles; 12.8.15; B213 Sick
15.8.15; HS Guildford Castle; Adm Guildford Castle 11.8.15 & transferred to Andania or Anclania; - ; 15.8.15; Diarrhoea A36 A4512
25.8.15; Cable Commandant Malta WB 1107; Died at Hospital; Malta; 22.8.15; Dysentery Cable WB1107 (A5155) Cabled 31.8.15 Buried at Malta
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Stamped “Entered on history sheet MM 30.3.17
5 FIELD SERVICE Army Form B2090A
Note: A typed file but very faded
Report of Death of a Soldier to be forwarded to the War Office with the least possible delay after receipt of notification of death on Army Form B 213 or Army Form A 36 or from other official documentary sources.
Regiment or Corps: Wellington Infantry
Squadron Troop, Battery or Company: 7th WWC Coy
Regtl No: 10/1263
Rank: Private
Name: HULME James
Died Date: August 22 1915
Place: Malta
Cause of Death* Dysentery
*Specially state if killed in action or died from wounds received in action, or from illness due to field operations or to fatigue, privation or exposure while on military duty, or from injury while on military duty.
State whether he leaves a will or not
(a) in Pay Book (Army Book 64)
(
in Small Book (if at Base)
© as a separate document
All private documents and effects received from the front or hospital, as well as the Pay Book, should be examined, and if any will is found it should be at once forwarded to the War Office.
Any information received as to verbal expressions by a deceased soldier of his wishes as to the disposal of his estate should be reported to the War Office as soon as possible.
A duplicate of this report is to be sent to the Paymaster at the Base (see Field Service Regulations, Part II), together with the deceased’s Pay Book (after withdrawal of any will from the latter.) If the deceased’s Small Book is at the Base, it should be forwarded to the War Office with this Report.
Signature of Officer in charge of
Section Adjutant-General’s
Office at the Base N Fitzherbert Capt
Station and date Alexandria Sept 12 1915
6 Military History Sheet
No: 10/1263
Name Hulme James
Data shown in order as: Country; From
1 Service record; New Zealand; 20/10/14
10 Name and address of next of kin: William Hulme (father) Glossop 29 Charlestown Derbeyshire England - Written ”Will to PT for sister”
Intended place of residence on discharge: NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
Regiment of Corps Wellington Infantry
Rank Private
Date 20/10/14
7 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: Wgtn Infantry
Rank: Pte
Surname: Hulme
Christian Name: James
No: 10/1263
Occupation: Labourer
Religion: Anglican
Place of Birth: England
Date of Birth: 26.4.89
Last New Zealand address: Shannon NZ
Last employer: Mr Alford Shannon
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Father crossed out and Mrs Lizzie Watson Bennett (sister) No 33 Charlestown Glossop Derbyshire England written in
Medal action
Legatee and address: Mrs L W Bennett (sister) No 33 Charlestown Glossop Derbyshire England
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Wm Hulme (F) c/- Mrs H Mison 22 Dickson Rd Blackpool Eng written in
Stamped MEDAL ACTION COMPLETED 18 FEB ?
Conduct Sheet
Regiment or Corps WIB
Place Zeitoun
Date 17/3/15
Offence Breach of orders
Punishment Admonished
Authority for Entry Major Cunningham
Sick
AFB103 – 22.8.15 Malta Died at Hospital Malta
Buried at Pieta Cemetery Malta
Died of dysentery 22.8.15
Reference source:
Agency: AABK
Series: 18805
Accession: W5541
Box / item: 33
Record: 0057739
Zack
Information on James Hume, Private 10/1263 Wellington Infantry, 7th Wellington West Coast Company, for you.
This file is 17 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are seven documents (1 to 7) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
James Hume was born in Glossop, Derbyshire, England on 26th April 1889.
He underwent his medical examination on 13th October 1914 at Palmerston North, New Zealand and attested at Trentham, on 26th October 1914. On enlistment, which is dated 20 October 1914, he joined the Wellington Infantry, 7th Wellington West Coast Company. His service reckons from 26th October 1914.
His ‘declared age' on enlistment was 25 years 5 months.
James was a ‘labourer’ by occupation’ working for Mr Alford, Shannon, North Island New Zealand. James was single. While his legal next of kin is recorded as Mr William Hume (father) first at 29 Charlestown Glossop Derby England and then c/o Mrs H Mison 22 Dickson Rd Blackpool England, the file also features in place of his father Mrs Lizzie Watson Bennett (sister) 33 Charlestown Glossop Derbyshire England.
James Hume’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 5¼ inches tall and weighed 150 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.” He had a distinctive small mole on his left fore arm. His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes grey and colour of hair brown. His religious profession was Anglican.
While his departure from New Zealand is not recorded on the file but it is almost certain to be on one of the three transports (Verdala (no 13), Willochra (No 14) or the Knight of Garter (no 15) carrying the 2nd reinforcements, which left NZ on 14 December 1914 and arrived at Suez on 28 January 1915. We know that James Hume was in Zeitoun, Egypt on 17 March 1915 because he was admonished for breaching orders. James Hume would have arrived off Gaba Tepe via the ‘Achaia’ (which carried the Wellington West Coast Company) at about 1 pm on 25th April 1915 and he would have landed about 3.30 am on 26th April 1915. James would have seen a lot of action on Gallipoli – Plugge’s Plateau, Courtney Post, Quinn’s Post, Krithia, Chunuk Bair prior to his evacuation for sickness in August 1915. Unfortunately his file doesn’t record these details and more checking would be required to validate this view.
However, we know that on 12 August 1915 James Hume was sent sick to hospital on the Dardanelles and on 15 August 1915 he was diagnosed with diarrhoea and was transferred from the Hospital Ship ‘Guildford Castle’ to the ‘Andania’. He was transported to Malta where he died from dysentery on 22 August 1915. He is buried at Pieta Cemetery Malta Plot A. Row IX. Grave 3. He was 26 years old.
He had survived over three months on Gallipoli.
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 10/1263
NAME: Hulme James
Regiment: Wgton Inf
Written “Died of sickness 22.8.15”
2 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
Very faded
ATTESTATION OF
No 10/1263
Name
Regiment or Unit:
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? James Hulme
2 Where were you born? Glossop England
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 26th April 1889
5 What is your trade or calling? Labourer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Shannon
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Mr Alford, Shannon
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where?
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I James Hulme do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit J Hulme
Signature of Witness illegible
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, James Hulme, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 26th day of October 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer A Frandi Capt
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of James Hulme on Enlistment
Apparent age: 25 years 5 months
Height: 5 feet 5¼ inches
Weight: 10 st 10 lb
Chest measurement 34½ inches Maximum 38 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Grey
Colour of hair: Brown
Religious profession: Anglican
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. Small mole left fore arm
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye Normal
Sight: Left eye Normal
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal Yes
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
None stated
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
13 Oct 1914
SIGNED Illegible Medical Officer
3 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Hulme
Christian Name: James
Examined On 13th day of Oct, 1914
At Palmerston North
Birthplace Town Glossop
Country England
Declared age: 25 years 5 months
Trade or occupation Labourer
Height: 5 ft 5¼ in
Weight 150 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 34½ in Maximum expansion 38 in
Approved by W F Greig Medical Officer Palmerston North
Enlisted on 20th day of Oct 1914, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: Wgtn Infantry
Regimental No: 10/1263
Date: 20/10/14
4 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 10/1263
Regiment or Corps Wellington Infantry Btn (7th WWC Coy)
Rank Pte
Name Hulme James
Enlisted (a) 26.10.14
Terms of Service (a) duration of war
Service reckons from (a) 26.10.14
Data shown below in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
15.8.15; O/C WIB; Sent to hospital; Dardanelles; 12.8.15; B213 Sick
15.8.15; HS Guildford Castle; Adm Guildford Castle 11.8.15 & transferred to Andania or Anclania; - ; 15.8.15; Diarrhoea A36 A4512
25.8.15; Cable Commandant Malta WB 1107; Died at Hospital; Malta; 22.8.15; Dysentery Cable WB1107 (A5155) Cabled 31.8.15 Buried at Malta
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Stamped “Entered on history sheet MM 30.3.17
5 FIELD SERVICE Army Form B2090A
Note: A typed file but very faded
Report of Death of a Soldier to be forwarded to the War Office with the least possible delay after receipt of notification of death on Army Form B 213 or Army Form A 36 or from other official documentary sources.
Regiment or Corps: Wellington Infantry
Squadron Troop, Battery or Company: 7th WWC Coy
Regtl No: 10/1263
Rank: Private
Name: HULME James
Died Date: August 22 1915
Place: Malta
Cause of Death* Dysentery
*Specially state if killed in action or died from wounds received in action, or from illness due to field operations or to fatigue, privation or exposure while on military duty, or from injury while on military duty.
State whether he leaves a will or not
(a) in Pay Book (Army Book 64)
(
in Small Book (if at Base)© as a separate document
All private documents and effects received from the front or hospital, as well as the Pay Book, should be examined, and if any will is found it should be at once forwarded to the War Office.
Any information received as to verbal expressions by a deceased soldier of his wishes as to the disposal of his estate should be reported to the War Office as soon as possible.
A duplicate of this report is to be sent to the Paymaster at the Base (see Field Service Regulations, Part II), together with the deceased’s Pay Book (after withdrawal of any will from the latter.) If the deceased’s Small Book is at the Base, it should be forwarded to the War Office with this Report.
Signature of Officer in charge of
Section Adjutant-General’s
Office at the Base N Fitzherbert Capt
Station and date Alexandria Sept 12 1915
6 Military History Sheet
No: 10/1263
Name Hulme James
Data shown in order as: Country; From
1 Service record; New Zealand; 20/10/14
10 Name and address of next of kin: William Hulme (father) Glossop 29 Charlestown Derbeyshire England - Written ”Will to PT for sister”
Intended place of residence on discharge: NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
Regiment of Corps Wellington Infantry
Rank Private
Date 20/10/14
7 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: Wgtn Infantry
Rank: Pte
Surname: Hulme
Christian Name: James
No: 10/1263
Occupation: Labourer
Religion: Anglican
Place of Birth: England
Date of Birth: 26.4.89
Last New Zealand address: Shannon NZ
Last employer: Mr Alford Shannon
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Father crossed out and Mrs Lizzie Watson Bennett (sister) No 33 Charlestown Glossop Derbyshire England written in
Medal action
Legatee and address: Mrs L W Bennett (sister) No 33 Charlestown Glossop Derbyshire England
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Wm Hulme (F) c/- Mrs H Mison 22 Dickson Rd Blackpool Eng written in
Stamped MEDAL ACTION COMPLETED 18 FEB ?
Conduct Sheet
Regiment or Corps WIB
Place Zeitoun
Date 17/3/15
Offence Breach of orders
Punishment Admonished
Authority for Entry Major Cunningham
Sick
AFB103 – 22.8.15 Malta Died at Hospital Malta
Buried at Pieta Cemetery Malta
Died of dysentery 22.8.15
Reference source:
Agency: AABK
Series: 18805
Accession: W5541
Box / item: 33
Record: 0057739
Zack
Wayne
Information on Keith-MurrayPrivate Walter Herbert , 6/1593, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, for you.
This file is 17 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are seven documents (1 to 7) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
Walter Herbert Keith-Murray was born in Albemarle County, Virginia, USA on 7th June 1888.
He underwent his medical examination on 2 December 1914, place not given, and enlisted on 29 day of December 1914, at Trentham. On enlistment he joined the Canterbury Infantry Battalion. His ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 26 years 6 months. His last New Zealand address was Battery Hill View, Matariki, Nelson, New Zealand.
Walter Keith-Murray was a ‘farm labourer’ by occupation’ working for someone called Harrison Jones, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand. Walter was single. His legal next of kin is recorded as his mother Mrs M E I Keith-Murray 98 Queens Rd Richmond Surrey England.
Walter Keith-Murray’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 9 st 5 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.” His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes blue and colour of hair sandy. His religious profession was Anglican.
Walter was inoculated against typhoid on 24 January 1915 and vaccinated on board the transport on 1 March and 4 March 1915.
He left New Zealand on HMNZT No 18 (Tahiti) along with 1,719 3rd reinforcement troops on two other transports on 14 February 1915. He arrived at Zeitoun, Egypt on 26 March 1915 and Gallipoli on 6 May 1915. He would have been at the 2nd Battle for Krithia and on returning to Anzac he was wounded on 5 June 1915. His wounds were caused by ‘by a bomb to his right side and a bullet’ resulting in paralysis to his “ lower extremities.” Horrible!! He was taken by Hospital ship to Malta where he arrived on 20 June 1915, and was reported dangerously ill on 23 June 1915. He died of wounds on June 27 1915 at Andrews Hosp Malta and was buried in Pieta Military Cemetery.
He had survived 30 days on Gallipoli.
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Note: Three of these brief files exist
Personal Record of Registration No 6/1593
NAME Keith-Murray Walter Herbert
Regiment CIB 3rd Reinforcements
Stamped “DECEASED”
2 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Note: 2 of these exist – one clearer to read than the other
Regimental Number: 6/1593
Regiment or Corps: Canterbury Inf Bn
Rank: Pte
Name: Keith Murray Walter Herbert
Enlisted: (a) 14.12.14
Terms of Service: (a) Period of war
Service reckons from: (a) 14.12.14
Information is recorded in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
6/6/15; OC CIB; Wounded; Gallipoli; 5/6/15; AF B213
6/6/15; 4th Aust Fd Amb; Transfd to Hosp Ship; Gallipoli; 6/6/15; Paralysis lower extremities Bomb r side & bullet
20/6/15; St Andrew’s Hosp (D1); Admitted to Hosp; Malta; 20/6/15; Hosp report A482
26/6/15; C in C Malta; Dangerously ill; Malta; 23/6/15; Cablegram WB427 A68
27/6/15; C in C Malta; Died of wounds; Malta; 27/6/15; Cablegram WB469 A227
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
“Ent on card”
3 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 6/1593
Name W H K Murray
Regiment or Unit: CIB
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? W H Keith-Murray
2 Where were you born? Albemarle County Virginia USA
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? June 7th 1888
5 What is your trade or calling? Farm labourer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Battery Hill View, Matariki, Nelson
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Not stated
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Harrison Jones Nelson
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I W H Keith Murray do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Walter Herbert Murray
Signature of Witness illegible
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, W H Keith-Murray, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 29 day of Dec 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer W Aldridge
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of W H Keith-Murray on Enlistment
Apparent age: 26 years 6 months
Height: 5 feet 7 inches
Weight: 9 st 5 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 35½ inches Maximum 33½ inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Sandy
Religious profession: Anglican
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye Normal
Sight: Left eye Normal
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Not stated
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
DATE 19 YEAR NOT STATED
SIGNED Medical Officer NOT STATED
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Keith Murray
Christian Name: Walter Herbert
Examined On 2nd day of Dec, 1914
At not stated
Birthplace Town Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
Country STATE
Declared age: Not recorded years 6 months
Trade or occupation Farm labourer
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Weight 131 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 31½ in Maximum expansion 35½ in
Approved by T A Gibb Medical Officer
Enlisted on 29 day of Dec 1914, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: CIB
Regimental No: 6/1593
5 FORM – NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Keith-Murray
Christian Name: Walter Herbert
In formation shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE:
Trentham; 29/12/14; Inoculated Typhoid 24.1.15
HMNZT 18; 13/2/15; Vaccinated 1.3.15 & 4.3.15
6 Military History Sheet
Note: 2 of these – compilation follows:
No: 6/1593
Name: Keith-Murray W H
Information is shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days; Initials of Officer making Entry:
1 Service record: NZ; 14/12/15; 12.2.15; 60 days; JH
1 Service record: HMNZT 18; 13.2.15; 26.3.15 dis Suez; 42 days; AG
1 Service record: Egypt; 27.3.15; all else blank
5 Wounded: Dardanelles; all else blank
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mother Mrs M E I KEITH-MURRAY 103 Central Hill Upper Norwood London. This address however, is crossed out and the following address included: 1 Rotherwood Mansions, Madeira Rd Streatham London written in. (See History Sheet below re 1 Rotherwood Mansions Madeira Rd Streatham London SW.)
Intended place of residence on discharge: NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 6/1593
NAME: W H Keith-Murray
Regiment of Corps: CIB
Rank Pte
Date: 14/12/14
Dardanelles Wounded 17.6.15
7 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: CIB
Rank: Pvte
Surname: Keith-Murray
Christian Name: Walter Herbert
No: 6/1593
Occupation: Farm labourer
Place of Birth: Abermarle County Virginia USA
Date of Birth: 7 June 1888
Religion: Ch of E
Last New Zealand address: Battery Hill Matariki Nelson
Last employer: Harrison Jones
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Mother M E I Keith-Murray 98 Queens Rd Richmond Surrey England 11/1/23 other addresses crossed out: 103 Central Hill Upper Norwood London and 1 Rotherwood Mansions Madeira Rd Streatham London SW (not found 8.10.21)
Surname:
Christian names:
Rank at death: Pte
Reg No: 6/1593
Casualty or reason for discharge: died of wnds
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: MRS M E I Keith-Murray (mother) 98 Queens Rd Richmond Surrey
Service
Data shown in order as: Country or troopship; Date from; Date to; Days:
NZ; 14.12.14; 12.2.15; 60 days
HMNZT 18; 13.2.15; 26.3.15; 42 days
Egypt; 27.3.15; all else blank
Wounds (note recorded as written – out of date sequence)
Data shown in order as: Date; Where soldier located; Message and Remarks:
16.6.15; BLANK; Wounded
24.6.15; BLANK; Seriously ill 22.6.15
27.6.15; Malta; Dangerously ill
Ent 30.10.18; Gallipoli; Wounded 5.6.15
Ent 30.10.18; Gallipoli; Trs to Hosp Ship 6.6.15. Paralysis lower extremities Bomb R side & Bullet
Ent 30.10.18; Malta; Dang ill 23.6.15
Sick
Died of wounds June 27.6.15 S Andrews Hosp Malta. Buried 27.6.15 Pieta Mil Cemetery Malta (Grave no not available)
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Written on top side “Plaque receipt red 7/9/23
Soldier’s name: Keith-Murray Walter Herbert
Reg No: 6/1593
Roll No: 506962
Scroll despatched: (Date) 11 JAN 1923
Plaque: -
Recipient and address: MRS M E I Keith-Murray (mother) 98 Queens Rd Richmond Surrey
Written on left hand side “Certificate posted to mother 11/1/23”
Reference source
Agency: AABK
Series: 18805
Accession: W5549
Box / item: 65
Record: 0084998
Zack
Information on Keith-MurrayPrivate Walter Herbert , 6/1593, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, for you.
This file is 17 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are seven documents (1 to 7) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
Walter Herbert Keith-Murray was born in Albemarle County, Virginia, USA on 7th June 1888.
He underwent his medical examination on 2 December 1914, place not given, and enlisted on 29 day of December 1914, at Trentham. On enlistment he joined the Canterbury Infantry Battalion. His ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 26 years 6 months. His last New Zealand address was Battery Hill View, Matariki, Nelson, New Zealand.
Walter Keith-Murray was a ‘farm labourer’ by occupation’ working for someone called Harrison Jones, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand. Walter was single. His legal next of kin is recorded as his mother Mrs M E I Keith-Murray 98 Queens Rd Richmond Surrey England.
Walter Keith-Murray’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 9 st 5 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.” His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes blue and colour of hair sandy. His religious profession was Anglican.
Walter was inoculated against typhoid on 24 January 1915 and vaccinated on board the transport on 1 March and 4 March 1915.
He left New Zealand on HMNZT No 18 (Tahiti) along with 1,719 3rd reinforcement troops on two other transports on 14 February 1915. He arrived at Zeitoun, Egypt on 26 March 1915 and Gallipoli on 6 May 1915. He would have been at the 2nd Battle for Krithia and on returning to Anzac he was wounded on 5 June 1915. His wounds were caused by ‘by a bomb to his right side and a bullet’ resulting in paralysis to his “ lower extremities.” Horrible!! He was taken by Hospital ship to Malta where he arrived on 20 June 1915, and was reported dangerously ill on 23 June 1915. He died of wounds on June 27 1915 at Andrews Hosp Malta and was buried in Pieta Military Cemetery.
He had survived 30 days on Gallipoli.
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Note: Three of these brief files exist
Personal Record of Registration No 6/1593
NAME Keith-Murray Walter Herbert
Regiment CIB 3rd Reinforcements
Stamped “DECEASED”
2 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Note: 2 of these exist – one clearer to read than the other
Regimental Number: 6/1593
Regiment or Corps: Canterbury Inf Bn
Rank: Pte
Name: Keith Murray Walter Herbert
Enlisted: (a) 14.12.14
Terms of Service: (a) Period of war
Service reckons from: (a) 14.12.14
Information is recorded in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
6/6/15; OC CIB; Wounded; Gallipoli; 5/6/15; AF B213
6/6/15; 4th Aust Fd Amb; Transfd to Hosp Ship; Gallipoli; 6/6/15; Paralysis lower extremities Bomb r side & bullet
20/6/15; St Andrew’s Hosp (D1); Admitted to Hosp; Malta; 20/6/15; Hosp report A482
26/6/15; C in C Malta; Dangerously ill; Malta; 23/6/15; Cablegram WB427 A68
27/6/15; C in C Malta; Died of wounds; Malta; 27/6/15; Cablegram WB469 A227
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
“Ent on card”
3 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 6/1593
Name W H K Murray
Regiment or Unit: CIB
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? W H Keith-Murray
2 Where were you born? Albemarle County Virginia USA
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? June 7th 1888
5 What is your trade or calling? Farm labourer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Battery Hill View, Matariki, Nelson
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Not stated
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Harrison Jones Nelson
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I W H Keith Murray do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Walter Herbert Murray
Signature of Witness illegible
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, W H Keith-Murray, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 29 day of Dec 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer W Aldridge
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of W H Keith-Murray on Enlistment
Apparent age: 26 years 6 months
Height: 5 feet 7 inches
Weight: 9 st 5 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 35½ inches Maximum 33½ inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Sandy
Religious profession: Anglican
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye Normal
Sight: Left eye Normal
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Not stated
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
DATE 19 YEAR NOT STATED
SIGNED Medical Officer NOT STATED
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Keith Murray
Christian Name: Walter Herbert
Examined On 2nd day of Dec, 1914
At not stated
Birthplace Town Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
Country STATE
Declared age: Not recorded years 6 months
Trade or occupation Farm labourer
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Weight 131 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 31½ in Maximum expansion 35½ in
Approved by T A Gibb Medical Officer
Enlisted on 29 day of Dec 1914, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: CIB
Regimental No: 6/1593
5 FORM – NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Keith-Murray
Christian Name: Walter Herbert
In formation shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE:
Trentham; 29/12/14; Inoculated Typhoid 24.1.15
HMNZT 18; 13/2/15; Vaccinated 1.3.15 & 4.3.15
6 Military History Sheet
Note: 2 of these – compilation follows:
No: 6/1593
Name: Keith-Murray W H
Information is shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days; Initials of Officer making Entry:
1 Service record: NZ; 14/12/15; 12.2.15; 60 days; JH
1 Service record: HMNZT 18; 13.2.15; 26.3.15 dis Suez; 42 days; AG
1 Service record: Egypt; 27.3.15; all else blank
5 Wounded: Dardanelles; all else blank
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mother Mrs M E I KEITH-MURRAY 103 Central Hill Upper Norwood London. This address however, is crossed out and the following address included: 1 Rotherwood Mansions, Madeira Rd Streatham London written in. (See History Sheet below re 1 Rotherwood Mansions Madeira Rd Streatham London SW.)
Intended place of residence on discharge: NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 6/1593
NAME: W H Keith-Murray
Regiment of Corps: CIB
Rank Pte
Date: 14/12/14
Dardanelles Wounded 17.6.15
7 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: CIB
Rank: Pvte
Surname: Keith-Murray
Christian Name: Walter Herbert
No: 6/1593
Occupation: Farm labourer
Place of Birth: Abermarle County Virginia USA
Date of Birth: 7 June 1888
Religion: Ch of E
Last New Zealand address: Battery Hill Matariki Nelson
Last employer: Harrison Jones
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Mother M E I Keith-Murray 98 Queens Rd Richmond Surrey England 11/1/23 other addresses crossed out: 103 Central Hill Upper Norwood London and 1 Rotherwood Mansions Madeira Rd Streatham London SW (not found 8.10.21)
Surname:
Christian names:
Rank at death: Pte
Reg No: 6/1593
Casualty or reason for discharge: died of wnds
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: MRS M E I Keith-Murray (mother) 98 Queens Rd Richmond Surrey
Service
Data shown in order as: Country or troopship; Date from; Date to; Days:
NZ; 14.12.14; 12.2.15; 60 days
HMNZT 18; 13.2.15; 26.3.15; 42 days
Egypt; 27.3.15; all else blank
Wounds (note recorded as written – out of date sequence)
Data shown in order as: Date; Where soldier located; Message and Remarks:
16.6.15; BLANK; Wounded
24.6.15; BLANK; Seriously ill 22.6.15
27.6.15; Malta; Dangerously ill
Ent 30.10.18; Gallipoli; Wounded 5.6.15
Ent 30.10.18; Gallipoli; Trs to Hosp Ship 6.6.15. Paralysis lower extremities Bomb R side & Bullet
Ent 30.10.18; Malta; Dang ill 23.6.15
Sick
Died of wounds June 27.6.15 S Andrews Hosp Malta. Buried 27.6.15 Pieta Mil Cemetery Malta (Grave no not available)
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Written on top side “Plaque receipt red 7/9/23
Soldier’s name: Keith-Murray Walter Herbert
Reg No: 6/1593
Roll No: 506962
Scroll despatched: (Date) 11 JAN 1923
Plaque: -
Recipient and address: MRS M E I Keith-Murray (mother) 98 Queens Rd Richmond Surrey
Written on left hand side “Certificate posted to mother 11/1/23”
Reference source
Agency: AABK
Series: 18805
Accession: W5549
Box / item: 65
Record: 0084998
Zack
Wayne
Information on LABRUM, 6/1601, Gunner, William Joseph New Zealand Field Artillery 2nd Battery for you. (NOTE the regimental number uses the prefix ‘6’ not ‘2’. This man transferred from the Canterbury Infantry Battalion to the New Zealand Field Artillery and his number was changed to ‘2/1601A’ initially and then reverted to his original number of 6/1601.)
This file is 20 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are nine documents (1 to 9) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
William Joseph Labrum was born in ‘Topaki’, New Zealand on 21st Aug 1890. (I have no idea where Topaki is – perhaps one of the pals knows!)
He underwent his medical examination on 8 December 1914, place not given, and enlisted on 22 December 1914 at Trentham. On enlistment he initially joined, as a private, the Canterbury Infantry Battalion – 3rd reinforcements. On 3 April 1915 he transferred from the Canterbury Infantry Battalion to the New Zealand Field Artillery 2nd Battery and was given the regimental number ‘2/1601A’ and rank of ‘gunner’. (This transfer is also recorded on file as taking place on 14 December 1914 before he formally attested on 22 December 1914.) Prior to enlisting he recorded his prior military experience as a member of the 16th (Waikato) Regiment and 6th (Hauraki) Regiment.
His ‘declared and apparent age' on enlistment was 25 years.
William Labrum was a ‘farm hand’ by occupation’ working for someone called Mr C W Ross Walla, Walton New Zealand. William was single. His next of kin is recorded as his friend: Ethel May Portland Walton Rotorua Line. His father, Mr T A Labrum is listed as c/o K S Caldwell Esq Solicitor (Father) Huntley – which sounds rather intriguing.
William Labrum’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 151 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.” His complexion was described as medium; colour of eyes brown and colour of hair brown. His religious profession was Anglican.
William was inoculated against typhoid on 31 January 1915 and vaccinated again on 4 and 9 March 1915.
He left New Zealand on HMNZT No 18 (Tahiti) along with 1,719 3rd reinforcement troops on two other transports on 14 February 1915. He arrived at Zeitoun, Egypt on 26 March 1915 and Gallipoli on 4 August 1915 where he was taken on strength of NZFA 2nd Battery on 13 August 1915.
On 1 September 1915 he was sent to hospital at Anzac and from there on 5 September he was transferred to the Hospital Ship ‘Maheno’ and again on the same day to the Hospital Ship ‘Nile’, which transported him to Malta where he disembarked on 8 September 1915. On Malta at St John’s Hospital he was variously described as suffering from diarrhoea (8 September 1915) and dysentery (10 September 1915). However, the Commandant Malta, described William Labrum’s death on 2 December 1915 as “died heart failure following malaria.”
William had survived 28 days on Gallipoli and a further 91 days before his death.
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: NZFA
Rank: Gnr ('Private' crossed out)
Surname: Labrum
Christian Name: William Joseph
No: 6/1601
Occupation: Farmhand
Religion: Anglican
Place of Birth: Topaki
Date of Birth: 21/8/1890
Last New Zealand address: Walton
Last employer: Mr C W Ross Walla
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Ethel May Portland Walton Rotorua Line Friend Mr T A Labrum c/o K S Caldwell Esq Solicitor (Father) Huntley
Medal action
Surname: Labrum
Christian names: Wm Joseph
Rank on discharge: Gnr
Highest rank held: Gnr
Reg No: 6/1601
Legatee and address: No evidence of will
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mr T A Labrum (F) c/o K S Caldwell Solicitor Huntley
FILE STAMPED MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 18 Feb 1924
Service
NZ from 14.12.14 to 13.2.15
Foreign from 14.2.15
Sick
Information shown in order as: Date; Where soldier located; Message and Remarks
22.9.15; Malta; Slightly sick
- ; Malta Died of heart failure following malaria Dec 2nd 1915. Buried Addolorata Cemetery Malta
Died of sickness 4.12.15 Died of heart failure following malaria Dec 2nd 1915
Medals auth to Mr T A Labrum c/o K S Caldwell Solicitor Huntley 28/9/21
Statement of services of
Labrum William Joseph
Regiment or Corps: C I B
Promotions, Reductions, Casualties &c: Posted to 2nd Bty 2nd Bde (AFB 103 & 2090H)
Rank: Pte
Date: 14.12.14
Authority for entry: J H
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Written on top “Cert posted 7.11.22”
Soldier’s name: Labrum Wm Jos
Reg No: 6/1601A
Roll No: 507252
Scroll despatched (Date): illegible JUN 1921
Plaque: 24 JAN 1922
Recipient and address: Mr T A Labrum c/o K S Caldwell Solicitor Huntley
2 Casualty Form – Active Service
Note: Two of these files exist both identical information recorded.
Regimental Number: 6/1601 ('A' crossed off last number)
Regiment or Corps: NZ Fd Artillery 2nd Battery
Rank: Gnr
Name: Labrum, William Joseph
Enlisted (a) 14.12.14
Terms of Service (a) Period of war
Service reckons from (a) 14.12.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
22.8.15; OC 2 Btty; Taken on strength; Anzac; 13.8.15; B213
5.9.15; OC 2 Btty; Sent to Hospital; Anzac; 1.9.15; B213
5.9.15; H S Maheno; Transferred HS Nile; Anzac; 5.9.15; Enteric A36 A9857
8.9.15; H S Nile; Disembarked ex H S Nile; Malta; 8.9.15; Diarrhoea A36 A10188
11.9.15; St Johns; Admitted St John’s Hosp; Malta; 10.9.15; Dysentery A36 C3836
2.12.15; Commandant; Died Heart failure following malaria; Malta; 2.12.15; Cable WB3384
Signed N Fitz Herbert – rest is illegible
3 Military History Sheet
Note: There two of these files again both identical information.
No 2 (‘6’ crossed out) / 1600A (NOTE INCORRECT NUMBER)
Name William Joseph Labrum
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days; Initials of Officer making entry:
1 Service record: NZ; 14/12/14; 12/2/15; 60 days; L H
1 Service record: HMNZT 18; 13.2.15; 26.3.15 Dis Suez; 42 days; A G
1 Service record: Egypt; 27.3.15; rest is blank
10 Name and address of next of kin: (No next of kin) Ethel May Portland Walton Rotorua Line New Zealand
Intended place of residence on discharge: NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
OF No 6/1601
NAME: Labrum W J
Regiment of Corps: C I 3rd R - Transf to NZFA - 14/12/14
Rank Pte – Driver 3.4.15
4 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 6/1601
NAME LABRUM, William Joseph
Regiment NZFA
Subsequent papers “2/1601 A”
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 6/1601
Name William Joseph Labrum
Regiment or Unit: 'N 2 A Inf B' (as it appears?)
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? William Joseph Labrum
2 Where were you born? Topaki
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 21st Aug 1890
5 What is your trade or calling? Farmhand
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Walton
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? C/o Mr C W Ross Walton
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? Yes 6th (Hauraki) Rgt
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. 16th (Waikato) Rgt and 6th (Hauraki) Rgt
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I William Joseph Labrum do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit William Joseph Labrum
Signature of Witness illegible
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, William Joseph Labrum, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 22nd day of December 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer illegible Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of William Joseph Labrum on Enlistment
Apparent age: 25 years
Height: 5 feet 9 inches
Weight: 151 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 35 inches Maximum 38 inches
Complexion: Medium
Colour of eyes: Brown
Colour of hair: Brown
Religious profession: Anglican
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye D6
Sight: Left eye D6
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? No
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
None stated
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Dec 8 1914
James Walls Medical Officer
6 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Labrum
Christian Name: William Joseph
Examined On 8th day of Dec, 1914
At not stated
Birthplace Town Topaki
Country NZ
Declared age: 25 years
Trade or occupation Farm hand
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Weight 151 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 35 in Maximum expansion 38 in
Approved by J Walls Medical Officer
Enlisted on 22nd day of Dec 1914 at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: CIB;
Regimental No 6/1601
Date 22/12/14
Transferred to NZFA
Regimental 2/1601A
Date 3/4/15
7 FORM – NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Labrum
Christian Name: William Joseph
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE:
Trentham; 22/12/14; Inoculated Typhoid 31.1.15
HMNZT 18; 13/2/15; Vaccinated 9.3.15 – 4.3.15
8 FORM – NO TITLE
Information shown in order as:
New Zealand: 12.12.14;
Embarked on Active Service NZ: 14.2.15
Egypt up to 18/3/16: 26.3.15
Gallipoli: 4.8.15
Malta: 8.9.15 to 2.12.15
NZ Service 62 Days
Overseas service 292 days
Total NZEF service 354 days
9 RECEIPT
Received from the Officer In charge War accounts and Records Office, Memorial Scroll relative
6/1601 William Joseph Labrum
Signature T A Labrum
By his Solicitor K S Caldwell Huntley
STAMPED “FILE 15 Jul 1921”
Reference source
Agency: AABK
Series: 18805
Accession: W5541
Box / item: 112
Record: 0065684
Zack
Information on LABRUM, 6/1601, Gunner, William Joseph New Zealand Field Artillery 2nd Battery for you. (NOTE the regimental number uses the prefix ‘6’ not ‘2’. This man transferred from the Canterbury Infantry Battalion to the New Zealand Field Artillery and his number was changed to ‘2/1601A’ initially and then reverted to his original number of 6/1601.)
This file is 20 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are nine documents (1 to 9) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
William Joseph Labrum was born in ‘Topaki’, New Zealand on 21st Aug 1890. (I have no idea where Topaki is – perhaps one of the pals knows!)
He underwent his medical examination on 8 December 1914, place not given, and enlisted on 22 December 1914 at Trentham. On enlistment he initially joined, as a private, the Canterbury Infantry Battalion – 3rd reinforcements. On 3 April 1915 he transferred from the Canterbury Infantry Battalion to the New Zealand Field Artillery 2nd Battery and was given the regimental number ‘2/1601A’ and rank of ‘gunner’. (This transfer is also recorded on file as taking place on 14 December 1914 before he formally attested on 22 December 1914.) Prior to enlisting he recorded his prior military experience as a member of the 16th (Waikato) Regiment and 6th (Hauraki) Regiment.
His ‘declared and apparent age' on enlistment was 25 years.
William Labrum was a ‘farm hand’ by occupation’ working for someone called Mr C W Ross Walla, Walton New Zealand. William was single. His next of kin is recorded as his friend: Ethel May Portland Walton Rotorua Line. His father, Mr T A Labrum is listed as c/o K S Caldwell Esq Solicitor (Father) Huntley – which sounds rather intriguing.
William Labrum’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 151 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.” His complexion was described as medium; colour of eyes brown and colour of hair brown. His religious profession was Anglican.
William was inoculated against typhoid on 31 January 1915 and vaccinated again on 4 and 9 March 1915.
He left New Zealand on HMNZT No 18 (Tahiti) along with 1,719 3rd reinforcement troops on two other transports on 14 February 1915. He arrived at Zeitoun, Egypt on 26 March 1915 and Gallipoli on 4 August 1915 where he was taken on strength of NZFA 2nd Battery on 13 August 1915.
On 1 September 1915 he was sent to hospital at Anzac and from there on 5 September he was transferred to the Hospital Ship ‘Maheno’ and again on the same day to the Hospital Ship ‘Nile’, which transported him to Malta where he disembarked on 8 September 1915. On Malta at St John’s Hospital he was variously described as suffering from diarrhoea (8 September 1915) and dysentery (10 September 1915). However, the Commandant Malta, described William Labrum’s death on 2 December 1915 as “died heart failure following malaria.”
William had survived 28 days on Gallipoli and a further 91 days before his death.
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: NZFA
Rank: Gnr ('Private' crossed out)
Surname: Labrum
Christian Name: William Joseph
No: 6/1601
Occupation: Farmhand
Religion: Anglican
Place of Birth: Topaki
Date of Birth: 21/8/1890
Last New Zealand address: Walton
Last employer: Mr C W Ross Walla
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Ethel May Portland Walton Rotorua Line Friend Mr T A Labrum c/o K S Caldwell Esq Solicitor (Father) Huntley
Medal action
Surname: Labrum
Christian names: Wm Joseph
Rank on discharge: Gnr
Highest rank held: Gnr
Reg No: 6/1601
Legatee and address: No evidence of will
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mr T A Labrum (F) c/o K S Caldwell Solicitor Huntley
FILE STAMPED MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 18 Feb 1924
Service
NZ from 14.12.14 to 13.2.15
Foreign from 14.2.15
Sick
Information shown in order as: Date; Where soldier located; Message and Remarks
22.9.15; Malta; Slightly sick
- ; Malta Died of heart failure following malaria Dec 2nd 1915. Buried Addolorata Cemetery Malta
Died of sickness 4.12.15 Died of heart failure following malaria Dec 2nd 1915
Medals auth to Mr T A Labrum c/o K S Caldwell Solicitor Huntley 28/9/21
Statement of services of
Labrum William Joseph
Regiment or Corps: C I B
Promotions, Reductions, Casualties &c: Posted to 2nd Bty 2nd Bde (AFB 103 & 2090H)
Rank: Pte
Date: 14.12.14
Authority for entry: J H
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Written on top “Cert posted 7.11.22”
Soldier’s name: Labrum Wm Jos
Reg No: 6/1601A
Roll No: 507252
Scroll despatched (Date): illegible JUN 1921
Plaque: 24 JAN 1922
Recipient and address: Mr T A Labrum c/o K S Caldwell Solicitor Huntley
2 Casualty Form – Active Service
Note: Two of these files exist both identical information recorded.
Regimental Number: 6/1601 ('A' crossed off last number)
Regiment or Corps: NZ Fd Artillery 2nd Battery
Rank: Gnr
Name: Labrum, William Joseph
Enlisted (a) 14.12.14
Terms of Service (a) Period of war
Service reckons from (a) 14.12.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
22.8.15; OC 2 Btty; Taken on strength; Anzac; 13.8.15; B213
5.9.15; OC 2 Btty; Sent to Hospital; Anzac; 1.9.15; B213
5.9.15; H S Maheno; Transferred HS Nile; Anzac; 5.9.15; Enteric A36 A9857
8.9.15; H S Nile; Disembarked ex H S Nile; Malta; 8.9.15; Diarrhoea A36 A10188
11.9.15; St Johns; Admitted St John’s Hosp; Malta; 10.9.15; Dysentery A36 C3836
2.12.15; Commandant; Died Heart failure following malaria; Malta; 2.12.15; Cable WB3384
Signed N Fitz Herbert – rest is illegible
3 Military History Sheet
Note: There two of these files again both identical information.
No 2 (‘6’ crossed out) / 1600A (NOTE INCORRECT NUMBER)
Name William Joseph Labrum
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days; Initials of Officer making entry:
1 Service record: NZ; 14/12/14; 12/2/15; 60 days; L H
1 Service record: HMNZT 18; 13.2.15; 26.3.15 Dis Suez; 42 days; A G
1 Service record: Egypt; 27.3.15; rest is blank
10 Name and address of next of kin: (No next of kin) Ethel May Portland Walton Rotorua Line New Zealand
Intended place of residence on discharge: NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
OF No 6/1601
NAME: Labrum W J
Regiment of Corps: C I 3rd R - Transf to NZFA - 14/12/14
Rank Pte – Driver 3.4.15
4 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 6/1601
NAME LABRUM, William Joseph
Regiment NZFA
Subsequent papers “2/1601 A”
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 6/1601
Name William Joseph Labrum
Regiment or Unit: 'N 2 A Inf B' (as it appears?)
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? William Joseph Labrum
2 Where were you born? Topaki
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 21st Aug 1890
5 What is your trade or calling? Farmhand
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Walton
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? C/o Mr C W Ross Walton
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? Yes 6th (Hauraki) Rgt
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. 16th (Waikato) Rgt and 6th (Hauraki) Rgt
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I William Joseph Labrum do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit William Joseph Labrum
Signature of Witness illegible
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, William Joseph Labrum, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 22nd day of December 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer illegible Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of William Joseph Labrum on Enlistment
Apparent age: 25 years
Height: 5 feet 9 inches
Weight: 151 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 35 inches Maximum 38 inches
Complexion: Medium
Colour of eyes: Brown
Colour of hair: Brown
Religious profession: Anglican
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye D6
Sight: Left eye D6
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? No
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
None stated
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Dec 8 1914
James Walls Medical Officer
6 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Labrum
Christian Name: William Joseph
Examined On 8th day of Dec, 1914
At not stated
Birthplace Town Topaki
Country NZ
Declared age: 25 years
Trade or occupation Farm hand
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Weight 151 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 35 in Maximum expansion 38 in
Approved by J Walls Medical Officer
Enlisted on 22nd day of Dec 1914 at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: CIB;
Regimental No 6/1601
Date 22/12/14
Transferred to NZFA
Regimental 2/1601A
Date 3/4/15
7 FORM – NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Labrum
Christian Name: William Joseph
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE:
Trentham; 22/12/14; Inoculated Typhoid 31.1.15
HMNZT 18; 13/2/15; Vaccinated 9.3.15 – 4.3.15
8 FORM – NO TITLE
Information shown in order as:
New Zealand: 12.12.14;
Embarked on Active Service NZ: 14.2.15
Egypt up to 18/3/16: 26.3.15
Gallipoli: 4.8.15
Malta: 8.9.15 to 2.12.15
NZ Service 62 Days
Overseas service 292 days
Total NZEF service 354 days
9 RECEIPT
Received from the Officer In charge War accounts and Records Office, Memorial Scroll relative
6/1601 William Joseph Labrum
Signature T A Labrum
By his Solicitor K S Caldwell Huntley
STAMPED “FILE 15 Jul 1921”
Reference source
Agency: AABK
Series: 18805
Accession: W5541
Box / item: 112
Record: 0065684
Zack
Wayne
Information on LARKINS, 8/891 Private, Alfred, Otago Infantry Battalion - 4th Otago Company for you.
While there are 18 pages on this file with 8 files (1 – 8) of interest, the file is very poor quality as it is very faded with duplication galore! It is the worst I’ve examined to date in terms of quality i.e. lack thereof! The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
Alfred Larkins was born in Careys Bay, Port Chalmers, South Island, New Zealand (near Dunedin) on 24 May 1894. (His file actually has two dates for his birth - 21 and 24 May 1894 – I’ve chosen the 24 May 1894 because on the attestation file this date has a tick against it. I’m sure one of the pals could check the actual date of birth for you to be 100% certain.)
He underwent his medical examination on 13 August 1914; place not given but very likely to be Dunedin, and he attested on 23 August 1914 at Dunedin. On enlistment he joined, as a private, the Otago Infantry Battalion (4th Company). Prior to enlisting he recorded his prior military experience as a member of the A Company, Coast Defence, Port Chalmers - 4th Otago Regt.
His ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 20 years and 3 months.
Alfred Larkins was a ‘labourer’ by occupation’. He was single. His next of kin is recorded as Mrs A Larkins (M) C/0 PO Box Port Chalmers and Alfred W Larkins (F) Lower Harbour St Port Chalmers. (Note second initial of father’s name on file looks very like a ‘W’ not ‘N’ as shown on nominal roll.)
Alfred Larkins medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 9 stone 12 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “upper good, lower fair.” His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes light brown and colour of hair light. His religious profession was not recorded.
According to the NZEF War Diary (published 1915, page lxxxiv) he left Wellington, New Zealand (leaving initially from Port Chalmers) on HMNZT No 5 (Ruapehu) along with 8,444 Main Body troops on 10 transports. He arrived at Alexandria, Egypt on 3 December 1914 and left Egypt 12 April 1915 on the transport ‘Annaberg’ for Mudros, Lemnos and landed on Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. He would have been in action on the Suez Canal in February 1915, at Anzac, Cape Helles (2nd battle for Krithia) and would have just arrived back at Anzac on 18 May 1915 to be admitted to the No 11 Casualty Clearing Station at Anzac suffering from dysentery and rheumatism. His condition was such that he was sent from Gallipoli to Malta where he died from enteric fever on 20 July 1915.
Alfred Larkins had survived 23 days on Gallipoli and a further 63 days before his death.
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: Otago I B
Rank: Pte
Surname: Larkins
Christian Name: Alfred
No: 8/891
Occupation: Labourer
Religion: No stated
Place of Birth: Port Chalmers
Date of Birth: 24/5/1894 and 21/5/94
Last New Zealand address: Carey Pay St Chalmers
Last employer: Not stated
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Alfred N Larkins Carey’s Bay Pt Chalmers
Medal action
Surname: Larkins
Christian names: Alfred
Rank on discharge: Pte
Highest rank held:
Reg No: 8/891
Legatee and address: Mrs A Larkins (M) C/0 PO Box number illegible Port Chalmers very faded
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Alfred W Larkins (F) Lower Harbour St Port Chalmers
FILE STAMPED MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 18 FEB 1924
Service
NZ: 23.8.14
Foreign: 16.10.14
Statement of the Services of Larkins Alfred No 8/891
Regiment or corps OIB
Rank Pte
Date 23.8.14
Sick
Died of enteric 20th July 15
Died of sickness 20.7.15 Died of enteric 20th July
AFB103 Died of enteric fever July 20th 1915 Malta
BR9/2 Buried Pieta Cemetery
Medals auth to Mrs A Larkins (M) PO Box Chalmers 29/9/21
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Larkins Alfred
Reg No 8/891
Roll No 507349
Scroll despatched (Date) mostly illegible 1921
Plaque 30 Jan 1922
Recipient and address: Mr Alfred N Larkins Lower Harbour Port Chalmers
Written down left hand side “Certificate posted 6.10.22”
Issued:
1914 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
2 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 8/891
Regiment or Corps Otago Infantry Battalion
Rank Private
Name Larkins Alfred
Enlisted (a) 23.8.14
Terms of Service (a) End of war
Service reckons from (a) 23.8.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
22.5.15; No 11 CCS; Adm No 11 Cas Clear Stat; Dardanelles; 18.5.15 / 21.5.15; Dysentery / Rheumatism
21.7.15; C in C Malta; Died of enteric fever; Malta; 20.7.15; Cablegram WB677 A1411
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
FILE STAMPED
17 NOV 1915 CAM
Entered on History Sheet 30.3.17
3 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 8/891
Name Larkins Alfred
Regiment or Unit: 4th Regt
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Larkins Alfred
2 Where were you born? Careys Bay Pt Chalmers
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 24/5/1894 (this item is ticked)
5 What is your trade or calling? Labourer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Careys Bay Pt Chalmers
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? BLANK
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? None
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? 4th Otago Regt
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. A Coy Coast Defence Pt Chalmers
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes Pt Chalmers
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Alfred Larkins do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Alfred Larkins
Signature of Witness A V Spedding Capt
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Alfred Larkins, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Dunedin, NZ on this 23 day of August 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer R Price Capt
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Larkins Alfred on Enlistment
Apparent age: 20 years 3 months
Height: 5 feet 9 inches
Weight: 9 st 12 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 33 inches Maximum 35 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Light brown
Colour of hair Light
Religious profession: Not given
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye Normal
Sight: Left eye Normal
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Upper good Lower fair
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Fit
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Aug 13 1914
SIGNED A V Baigent Medical Officer
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Larkins
Christian Name: Alfred
This file is totally blank!
5 FIELD SERVICE Army Form B2090A
Report of Death of a Soldier to be forwarded to the War Office with the least possible delay after receipt of notification of death on Army Form B 213 or Army Form A 36 or from other official documentary sources.
Regiment or Corps Otago Inf Bn
Squadron Troop, Battery or Company 4th Co
Regtl No 8/891 Rank Private
Name Larkins Alfred
Died Date July 20th 1915
Place Malta
Cause of Death* Enteric fever
*Specially state if killed in action or died from wounds received in action, or from illness due to field operations or to fatigue, privation or exposure while on military duty, or from injury while on military duty.
State whether he leaves a will or not
(a) in Pay Book (Army Book 64)
( in Small Book (if at Base)
© as a separate document
All private documents and effects received from the front or hospital, as well as the Pay Book, should be examined, and if any will is found it should be at once forwarded to the War Office.
Any information received as to verbal expressions by a deceased soldier of his wishes as to the disposal of his estate should be reported to the War Office as soon as possible.
A duplicate of this report is to be sent to the Paymaster at the Base (see Field Service Regulations, Part II), together with the deceased’s Pay Book (after withdrawal of any will from the latter.) If the deceased’s Small Book is at the Base, it should be forwarded to the War Office with this Report.
Signature of Officer in charge of
Section Adjutant-General’s
Office at the Base N Fitzherbert Major
Station and date Alexandria July 24th 1915
Statement of the services of no 8/891 Name Larkins A
Two of these forms exist – see above
Information is shown in order as: Regiment or corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties &c; Rank; Date; Authority for Entry:
OIB; BLANK; Pte; 23.8.14; BLANK
OIB; Adm 11 Cas C Stn & trasnf to HS (dysent); Pte; 18.5.15; K Richards
6 FORM – NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Larkins
Christian Name: Alfred
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Admission into Hospital date; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE:
Adm 11 Cas C Stn - trasnf to HS; 18/5/15; Dysentery
7 FORM – NO TITLE
Faded = illegible
NZ Service 31 Days
Overseas 301 days
Total NZEF service 332 days
8 MILITARY HISTORY SHEET
No 8/891
Name Larkins Alfred
10 NOK Larkin Alfred N Carey’s Bay Pt Chalmers
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF no 8/891 Name Larkins Alfred
Otago Infty Pvte 23/8/14 – all else blank
Reference source
Agency: AABK
Series: 18805
Accession: W5541
Box / item: 119
Record: 0066380
Zack
Information on LARKINS, 8/891 Private, Alfred, Otago Infantry Battalion - 4th Otago Company for you.
While there are 18 pages on this file with 8 files (1 – 8) of interest, the file is very poor quality as it is very faded with duplication galore! It is the worst I’ve examined to date in terms of quality i.e. lack thereof! The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
Alfred Larkins was born in Careys Bay, Port Chalmers, South Island, New Zealand (near Dunedin) on 24 May 1894. (His file actually has two dates for his birth - 21 and 24 May 1894 – I’ve chosen the 24 May 1894 because on the attestation file this date has a tick against it. I’m sure one of the pals could check the actual date of birth for you to be 100% certain.)
He underwent his medical examination on 13 August 1914; place not given but very likely to be Dunedin, and he attested on 23 August 1914 at Dunedin. On enlistment he joined, as a private, the Otago Infantry Battalion (4th Company). Prior to enlisting he recorded his prior military experience as a member of the A Company, Coast Defence, Port Chalmers - 4th Otago Regt.
His ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 20 years and 3 months.
Alfred Larkins was a ‘labourer’ by occupation’. He was single. His next of kin is recorded as Mrs A Larkins (M) C/0 PO Box Port Chalmers and Alfred W Larkins (F) Lower Harbour St Port Chalmers. (Note second initial of father’s name on file looks very like a ‘W’ not ‘N’ as shown on nominal roll.)
Alfred Larkins medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 9 stone 12 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “upper good, lower fair.” His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes light brown and colour of hair light. His religious profession was not recorded.
According to the NZEF War Diary (published 1915, page lxxxiv) he left Wellington, New Zealand (leaving initially from Port Chalmers) on HMNZT No 5 (Ruapehu) along with 8,444 Main Body troops on 10 transports. He arrived at Alexandria, Egypt on 3 December 1914 and left Egypt 12 April 1915 on the transport ‘Annaberg’ for Mudros, Lemnos and landed on Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. He would have been in action on the Suez Canal in February 1915, at Anzac, Cape Helles (2nd battle for Krithia) and would have just arrived back at Anzac on 18 May 1915 to be admitted to the No 11 Casualty Clearing Station at Anzac suffering from dysentery and rheumatism. His condition was such that he was sent from Gallipoli to Malta where he died from enteric fever on 20 July 1915.
Alfred Larkins had survived 23 days on Gallipoli and a further 63 days before his death.
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: Otago I B
Rank: Pte
Surname: Larkins
Christian Name: Alfred
No: 8/891
Occupation: Labourer
Religion: No stated
Place of Birth: Port Chalmers
Date of Birth: 24/5/1894 and 21/5/94
Last New Zealand address: Carey Pay St Chalmers
Last employer: Not stated
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Alfred N Larkins Carey’s Bay Pt Chalmers
Medal action
Surname: Larkins
Christian names: Alfred
Rank on discharge: Pte
Highest rank held:
Reg No: 8/891
Legatee and address: Mrs A Larkins (M) C/0 PO Box number illegible Port Chalmers very faded
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Alfred W Larkins (F) Lower Harbour St Port Chalmers
FILE STAMPED MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 18 FEB 1924
Service
NZ: 23.8.14
Foreign: 16.10.14
Statement of the Services of Larkins Alfred No 8/891
Regiment or corps OIB
Rank Pte
Date 23.8.14
Sick
Died of enteric 20th July 15
Died of sickness 20.7.15 Died of enteric 20th July
AFB103 Died of enteric fever July 20th 1915 Malta
BR9/2 Buried Pieta Cemetery
Medals auth to Mrs A Larkins (M) PO Box Chalmers 29/9/21
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Larkins Alfred
Reg No 8/891
Roll No 507349
Scroll despatched (Date) mostly illegible 1921
Plaque 30 Jan 1922
Recipient and address: Mr Alfred N Larkins Lower Harbour Port Chalmers
Written down left hand side “Certificate posted 6.10.22”
Issued:
1914 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
2 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 8/891
Regiment or Corps Otago Infantry Battalion
Rank Private
Name Larkins Alfred
Enlisted (a) 23.8.14
Terms of Service (a) End of war
Service reckons from (a) 23.8.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
22.5.15; No 11 CCS; Adm No 11 Cas Clear Stat; Dardanelles; 18.5.15 / 21.5.15; Dysentery / Rheumatism
21.7.15; C in C Malta; Died of enteric fever; Malta; 20.7.15; Cablegram WB677 A1411
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
FILE STAMPED
17 NOV 1915 CAM
Entered on History Sheet 30.3.17
3 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 8/891
Name Larkins Alfred
Regiment or Unit: 4th Regt
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Larkins Alfred
2 Where were you born? Careys Bay Pt Chalmers
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 24/5/1894 (this item is ticked)
5 What is your trade or calling? Labourer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Careys Bay Pt Chalmers
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? BLANK
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? None
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? 4th Otago Regt
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. A Coy Coast Defence Pt Chalmers
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes Pt Chalmers
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Alfred Larkins do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Alfred Larkins
Signature of Witness A V Spedding Capt
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Alfred Larkins, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Dunedin, NZ on this 23 day of August 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer R Price Capt
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Larkins Alfred on Enlistment
Apparent age: 20 years 3 months
Height: 5 feet 9 inches
Weight: 9 st 12 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 33 inches Maximum 35 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Light brown
Colour of hair Light
Religious profession: Not given
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye Normal
Sight: Left eye Normal
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Upper good Lower fair
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Fit
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Aug 13 1914
SIGNED A V Baigent Medical Officer
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Larkins
Christian Name: Alfred
This file is totally blank!
5 FIELD SERVICE Army Form B2090A
Report of Death of a Soldier to be forwarded to the War Office with the least possible delay after receipt of notification of death on Army Form B 213 or Army Form A 36 or from other official documentary sources.
Regiment or Corps Otago Inf Bn
Squadron Troop, Battery or Company 4th Co
Regtl No 8/891 Rank Private
Name Larkins Alfred
Died Date July 20th 1915
Place Malta
Cause of Death* Enteric fever
*Specially state if killed in action or died from wounds received in action, or from illness due to field operations or to fatigue, privation or exposure while on military duty, or from injury while on military duty.
State whether he leaves a will or not
(a) in Pay Book (Army Book 64)
(
in Small Book (if at Base)© as a separate document
All private documents and effects received from the front or hospital, as well as the Pay Book, should be examined, and if any will is found it should be at once forwarded to the War Office.
Any information received as to verbal expressions by a deceased soldier of his wishes as to the disposal of his estate should be reported to the War Office as soon as possible.
A duplicate of this report is to be sent to the Paymaster at the Base (see Field Service Regulations, Part II), together with the deceased’s Pay Book (after withdrawal of any will from the latter.) If the deceased’s Small Book is at the Base, it should be forwarded to the War Office with this Report.
Signature of Officer in charge of
Section Adjutant-General’s
Office at the Base N Fitzherbert Major
Station and date Alexandria July 24th 1915
Statement of the services of no 8/891 Name Larkins A
Two of these forms exist – see above
Information is shown in order as: Regiment or corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties &c; Rank; Date; Authority for Entry:
OIB; BLANK; Pte; 23.8.14; BLANK
OIB; Adm 11 Cas C Stn & trasnf to HS (dysent); Pte; 18.5.15; K Richards
6 FORM – NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Larkins
Christian Name: Alfred
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Admission into Hospital date; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE:
Adm 11 Cas C Stn - trasnf to HS; 18/5/15; Dysentery
7 FORM – NO TITLE
Faded = illegible
NZ Service 31 Days
Overseas 301 days
Total NZEF service 332 days
8 MILITARY HISTORY SHEET
No 8/891
Name Larkins Alfred
10 NOK Larkin Alfred N Carey’s Bay Pt Chalmers
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF no 8/891 Name Larkins Alfred
Otago Infty Pvte 23/8/14 – all else blank
Reference source
Agency: AABK
Series: 18805
Accession: W5541
Box / item: 119
Record: 0066380
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Information for you on LUKEY, 6/1610 Private, Frank William Canterbury Infantry Battalion 3rd reinforcements.
There are 20 pages on this file with 8 files (1 – 8) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
Frank William Lukey was born in Waikari, South Island New Zealand on 12 October 1892.
He underwent his medical examination on 14 December 1914; place not given, and he attested on 20th December 1914 at Trentham. On enlistment he joined, as a private, the Canterbury Infantry Battalion 3rd reinforcements. Prior to enlisting he recorded his prior military experience as a member of the Territorials 13th North Canterbury.
Note that while he attested on 20 December 1914 one of his files has him enlisted on 12 December 1914 and his service reckons from the same date.
His ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 22 years.
Frank Lukey was a ‘farmer by occupation’ working for his father Francis William Clark Lukey at Morden, Waikari North Canterbury, New Zealand. He was single. His next of kin is recorded as his father.
Frank Lukey’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 5 1/8 inches tall and weighed 147 lb. He had a distinctive scar on front right thigh. His complexion was described as dark; colour of eyes light brown and colour of hair black. His religious profession was Church of England.
He left New Zealand on 14 February 1915 with the 3rd reinforcements (1,719 troops) on HMNZT 17 (‘Maunganui’) and arrived in Suez on 26 March 1915. He was inoculated against typhoid prior to leaving New Zealand on 24 January 1915 and again on 13 March 1915 on board the transport. While on board the transport he spent 13 days in hospital sick (nature of illness not given) and made a “complete recovery” just prior to arriving in Suez on 26 March 1915. However, for reasons not contained in his file on 12 June 1915 he was attached to the strength of the New Base depot at Mustapha and it was not until 9 July 1915 that he embarked on SS Minnewaska for Gallipoli. He rejoined his unit on 14 July 1915. On 16 August 1915 he was admitted to St Andrews hospital in Malta suffering from pneumonia, described as “dangerously ill” on 18th Aug and he died on 20 August 1915. He was buried the same day in the Pieta Cemetery Malta (grave no not available).
Frank Lukey had survived about 30 days on Gallipoli prior to his sickness evacuation to Malta.
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 6/1610
NAME Lukey Frank William
Regiment C I B 3rd Refts
2 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
2 of these one very faded
ATTESTATION OF
No 6/1610
Name Lukey Frank William
Regiment or Unit: CIB
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Frank William Lukey
2 Where were you born? Waikari
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 12 Oct 1892
5 What is your trade or calling? Farming
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Waikari N Canterbury
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? F W C Lukey Waikari
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? Territorials 13th N Canterbury
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. See above
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes at Waikari
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Frank William Lukey do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit F W Lukey
Signature of Witness illegible
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Frank William Lukey, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 20th day of December 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer Garth Gallaway Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Frank W Lukey on Enlistment
Apparent age: 22 years - months
Height: 5 feet 5 1/8 inches
Weight: 147 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 34 inches Maximum 37 inches
Complexion: Dark
Colour of eyes: Light brown
Colour of hair: Black
Religious profession: C of England
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. Scar of front right thigh
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear NORMAL
Hearing: Left ear NORMAL
Colour vision NORMAL
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal?
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Fair
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Fit
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
14 November 1914 (NOTE Month is an error because it should be “December.”)
SIGNED illegible Medical Officer
3 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Lukey
Christian Name: Frank William
Examined On 14 day of Dec, 1914
At not given
Birthplace Town Waikari
Country New Zealand
Declared age: 22 years
Trade or occupation Farmer
Height: 5 ft 5 1/8 in
Weight 147 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 34 in Maximum expansion 37 in
Approved by illegible Medical Officer
Enlisted on 20 day of Dec 1914, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: CIB
Regimental No 6/1610
4 FORM – NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Lukey
Christian Name: Frank William
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; Admission into Hospital; Discharge from Hospital; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE:
Trentham; 20/12/14; BLANK; BLANK; Inoculated Typhoid 24.1.15
Transport No 17; 13/2/15; BLANK; BLANK; Vaccinated 13/3/15
HMNZT 17; 13.2.15; 12.3.15; 24.3.15; 13 days in hospital; Complete recovery
5 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 6/1610
Regiment or Corps Canterbury Inf Bn (2nd)
Rank Pte
Name Lukey, Frank William
Enlisted (a) 12.12.14
Terms of Service (a) period of war
Service reckons from (a) 12.12.14
Information shown is order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
13/6/15; OC Adv Base; Attached to strength NZ Base Depot; Mustapha; 12/6/15; B213
10/7/15; OC Adv Base; Emb on SS Minnewaska for; D’nelles; 9/7/15; B213
18/7/15; OC Adv Base; Rejoined unit; D’nelles; 14/7/15; B213
16/8/15; Malta; Adm to Hospital; Malta; 16/8/15; A5690 pneumonia
22/8/15; Malta; Dangerously ill; Malta; 18/8/15; Cablegram WB1037 from C in C Malta A4941
22/8/15; Malta; Died of disease (pneumonia); Malta; 20/8/15; Cablegram WB1107 from C in C Malta A5155
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Stamped “entered on history sheet 30.3.17”
STAMPED “FILE 17 NOV 1915 CAM”
6 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: (2nd) CIB
Rank: Pte
Surname: Lukey
Christian Name: Frank William
No: 6/1610
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: Anglican
Place of Birth: Waikau?
Date of Birth: 10.10.1892 and 12.10.1892
Last New Zealand address: Wakari N Canterbury
Last employer: F W C Lukey Wakari
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Francis William Clarke Lukey (Father) Morden Wakari N Canterbury
Medal action
STAMPED MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 13 FEB 1924
Legatee and address: Mr F W C Lukey (F) Morden Waikari Nth Canterbury
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: as above
Service
NZ 12/12/14
Emb 13.2.15
Sick
Information shown in order as: Date; Where soldier located; Message and Remarks:
24/8/15; BLANK; Dangerously ill 18th Aug Died of pneumonia 20 Aug
16.8.15; Malta; Adm to hosp pneumonia
20.8.15; Malta; Died of disease (pneumonia) Malta
Died of sickness 20/8/15 Died of pneumonia 20th Aug 1915 St Andrews Hosp Malta Buried 20.8.15 Pieta Cemetery Malta (Grave no not available)
Medals to Mr F W C Lukey (F) Morden Waikari Canterbury
7 Military History Sheet
NOTE: There two of these forms.
No 6/1610
Name Lukey Frank William
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days
1 Service record: NZ; 12/12/14; 12/2/15; 62 days
1 Service record: Transport No 17; 13/2/15; 26.3.15 Dis Suez; 42 days
1 Service record: Egypt; 27.3.15; all else is blank
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mr Francis William Clarke Lukey Morden Waikari Canterbury Father
Intended place of residence on discharge: NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
OF No 6/1610
NAME: Lukey, Frank William
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates
CI 3rd R; BLANK; Pte; 12/12/14
CIB; Discd Hosp Attacd Strgt Base Depot Mustapha; Pte; 12.6.15
CIB; Embrkd for D’nlle to rejoin unit; Pte; 9.7.15
CIB; Rejoined unit D’nelles; Pte; 11.7.15
8 Form no title – very faded
NZ Service 68 days
Overseas 184 days
Total NZ Service 252 days
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5544
Box / item 33
Record 0069791
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Information for you on LUKEY, 6/1610 Private, Frank William Canterbury Infantry Battalion 3rd reinforcements.
There are 20 pages on this file with 8 files (1 – 8) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
Frank William Lukey was born in Waikari, South Island New Zealand on 12 October 1892.
He underwent his medical examination on 14 December 1914; place not given, and he attested on 20th December 1914 at Trentham. On enlistment he joined, as a private, the Canterbury Infantry Battalion 3rd reinforcements. Prior to enlisting he recorded his prior military experience as a member of the Territorials 13th North Canterbury.
Note that while he attested on 20 December 1914 one of his files has him enlisted on 12 December 1914 and his service reckons from the same date.
His ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 22 years.
Frank Lukey was a ‘farmer by occupation’ working for his father Francis William Clark Lukey at Morden, Waikari North Canterbury, New Zealand. He was single. His next of kin is recorded as his father.
Frank Lukey’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 5 1/8 inches tall and weighed 147 lb. He had a distinctive scar on front right thigh. His complexion was described as dark; colour of eyes light brown and colour of hair black. His religious profession was Church of England.
He left New Zealand on 14 February 1915 with the 3rd reinforcements (1,719 troops) on HMNZT 17 (‘Maunganui’) and arrived in Suez on 26 March 1915. He was inoculated against typhoid prior to leaving New Zealand on 24 January 1915 and again on 13 March 1915 on board the transport. While on board the transport he spent 13 days in hospital sick (nature of illness not given) and made a “complete recovery” just prior to arriving in Suez on 26 March 1915. However, for reasons not contained in his file on 12 June 1915 he was attached to the strength of the New Base depot at Mustapha and it was not until 9 July 1915 that he embarked on SS Minnewaska for Gallipoli. He rejoined his unit on 14 July 1915. On 16 August 1915 he was admitted to St Andrews hospital in Malta suffering from pneumonia, described as “dangerously ill” on 18th Aug and he died on 20 August 1915. He was buried the same day in the Pieta Cemetery Malta (grave no not available).
Frank Lukey had survived about 30 days on Gallipoli prior to his sickness evacuation to Malta.
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 6/1610
NAME Lukey Frank William
Regiment C I B 3rd Refts
2 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
2 of these one very faded
ATTESTATION OF
No 6/1610
Name Lukey Frank William
Regiment or Unit: CIB
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Frank William Lukey
2 Where were you born? Waikari
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 12 Oct 1892
5 What is your trade or calling? Farming
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Waikari N Canterbury
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? F W C Lukey Waikari
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? Territorials 13th N Canterbury
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. See above
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes at Waikari
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Frank William Lukey do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit F W Lukey
Signature of Witness illegible
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Frank William Lukey, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 20th day of December 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer Garth Gallaway Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Frank W Lukey on Enlistment
Apparent age: 22 years - months
Height: 5 feet 5 1/8 inches
Weight: 147 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 34 inches Maximum 37 inches
Complexion: Dark
Colour of eyes: Light brown
Colour of hair: Black
Religious profession: C of England
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. Scar of front right thigh
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear NORMAL
Hearing: Left ear NORMAL
Colour vision NORMAL
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal?
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Fair
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Fit
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
14 November 1914 (NOTE Month is an error because it should be “December.”)
SIGNED illegible Medical Officer
3 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Lukey
Christian Name: Frank William
Examined On 14 day of Dec, 1914
At not given
Birthplace Town Waikari
Country New Zealand
Declared age: 22 years
Trade or occupation Farmer
Height: 5 ft 5 1/8 in
Weight 147 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 34 in Maximum expansion 37 in
Approved by illegible Medical Officer
Enlisted on 20 day of Dec 1914, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: CIB
Regimental No 6/1610
4 FORM – NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Lukey
Christian Name: Frank William
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; Admission into Hospital; Discharge from Hospital; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE:
Trentham; 20/12/14; BLANK; BLANK; Inoculated Typhoid 24.1.15
Transport No 17; 13/2/15; BLANK; BLANK; Vaccinated 13/3/15
HMNZT 17; 13.2.15; 12.3.15; 24.3.15; 13 days in hospital; Complete recovery
5 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 6/1610
Regiment or Corps Canterbury Inf Bn (2nd)
Rank Pte
Name Lukey, Frank William
Enlisted (a) 12.12.14
Terms of Service (a) period of war
Service reckons from (a) 12.12.14
Information shown is order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
13/6/15; OC Adv Base; Attached to strength NZ Base Depot; Mustapha; 12/6/15; B213
10/7/15; OC Adv Base; Emb on SS Minnewaska for; D’nelles; 9/7/15; B213
18/7/15; OC Adv Base; Rejoined unit; D’nelles; 14/7/15; B213
16/8/15; Malta; Adm to Hospital; Malta; 16/8/15; A5690 pneumonia
22/8/15; Malta; Dangerously ill; Malta; 18/8/15; Cablegram WB1037 from C in C Malta A4941
22/8/15; Malta; Died of disease (pneumonia); Malta; 20/8/15; Cablegram WB1107 from C in C Malta A5155
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Stamped “entered on history sheet 30.3.17”
STAMPED “FILE 17 NOV 1915 CAM”
6 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: (2nd) CIB
Rank: Pte
Surname: Lukey
Christian Name: Frank William
No: 6/1610
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: Anglican
Place of Birth: Waikau?
Date of Birth: 10.10.1892 and 12.10.1892
Last New Zealand address: Wakari N Canterbury
Last employer: F W C Lukey Wakari
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Francis William Clarke Lukey (Father) Morden Wakari N Canterbury
Medal action
STAMPED MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 13 FEB 1924
Legatee and address: Mr F W C Lukey (F) Morden Waikari Nth Canterbury
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: as above
Service
NZ 12/12/14
Emb 13.2.15
Sick
Information shown in order as: Date; Where soldier located; Message and Remarks:
24/8/15; BLANK; Dangerously ill 18th Aug Died of pneumonia 20 Aug
16.8.15; Malta; Adm to hosp pneumonia
20.8.15; Malta; Died of disease (pneumonia) Malta
Died of sickness 20/8/15 Died of pneumonia 20th Aug 1915 St Andrews Hosp Malta Buried 20.8.15 Pieta Cemetery Malta (Grave no not available)
Medals to Mr F W C Lukey (F) Morden Waikari Canterbury
7 Military History Sheet
NOTE: There two of these forms.
No 6/1610
Name Lukey Frank William
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days
1 Service record: NZ; 12/12/14; 12/2/15; 62 days
1 Service record: Transport No 17; 13/2/15; 26.3.15 Dis Suez; 42 days
1 Service record: Egypt; 27.3.15; all else is blank
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mr Francis William Clarke Lukey Morden Waikari Canterbury Father
Intended place of residence on discharge: NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
OF No 6/1610
NAME: Lukey, Frank William
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates
CI 3rd R; BLANK; Pte; 12/12/14
CIB; Discd Hosp Attacd Strgt Base Depot Mustapha; Pte; 12.6.15
CIB; Embrkd for D’nlle to rejoin unit; Pte; 9.7.15
CIB; Rejoined unit D’nelles; Pte; 11.7.15
8 Form no title – very faded
NZ Service 68 days
Overseas 184 days
Total NZ Service 252 days
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5544
Box / item 33
Record 0069791
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Information on George Stanley Marlow, Trooper No 9/846, Otago Mounted Rifles 7th Squadron, D, 3rd Reinforcements for you.
There are 17 pages on this file with 10 files (1 – 10) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
George Stanley Marlow was born in New Maldon, Surrey, England on 18 November 1894.
He underwent his medical examination on 11 December 1914; place not given, and he attested on 12th December 1914 at Trentham. On enlistment he joined, as trooper No 9/846, the Otago Mounted Rifles, 7th Squadron, D group, 3rd reinforcements. His file presents a number of dates with respect to his enlistment. It is recorded that he ‘attested’ on 12 December 1914 and his ‘enlistment’ is dated both 15 December 1914 and 22 December 1914. His service reckons from the 15 December 1914.
His ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 20 years and one month.
George Marlow was a ‘surveyor’ by occupation’ working for Robinson & Christopher Stratford, New Zealand and he was boarding with Miss Christie, Stratford New Zealand prior to enlisting. He was single. His recorded next of kin was his father Mr George William Marlow, Waitara, Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand.
George Marlow’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed 131 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “five unsound,” and the comment written that his “unsound teeth to be put right in camp.” His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes grey and colour of hair fair. His religious profession was Church of England.
He left New Zealand on 14 February 1915 with the 3rd reinforcements (1,719 troops) on HMNZT 19 (‘Aparima’) and arrived in Suez on 26 March 1915. He was inoculated against typhoid prior to leaving New Zealand on 31 January 1915 and again on 7 March 1915 on board the transport. Prior to leaving New Zealand he completed on 1 February 1915 what is known as a short form of will in which he states “In the event of my death I give to my father William George Marlow, Waitara, Taranaki New Zealand.”
On 15 August 1915 he was admitted to the 16th Casualty Clearing Station at Anzac with enteritis and the same day he was transferred to Mudros for treatment. His poor condition was such that on 19 August 1915 he was to be transported on Arcania for England but ended up on SS Scotian which took him to Malta where he disembarked on 25 August 1915. He died of enteric at Malta 12 September 1915.
He had survived 29 days since leaving Gallipoli.
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 9/846
NAME Marlow George Stanley
Regiment OMR D Squadron 3rd Reinf
2 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: 7th Squadron O M R
Rank: Tpr
Surname: Marlow
Christian Name: George Stanley
No: 9/846
Occupation: Surveyor
Religion: C of E
Place of Birth: England
Date of Birth: 18/11/1894
Last New Zealand address: C/O Miss Christie Stratford
Last employer: Robinson & Christopher Stratford
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): (Father) Mr George William Marlow Stratford crossed out and’ Waitara, Taranaki’ written in
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Marlow George Williams No 9/846
Information shown in order as: Regiment or Corp; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties &c; Rank; Date:
OMR; BLANK; Tpr; 15.12.14
7th Sq OMR; Emb Arcania for Eng; Tpr; 19.8.15
7th Sq OMR; Disembarked Malta; Tpr; 25.8.15
Medal action
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died of sickness
Legatee and address: Wm Geo Marlow, Waitara
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Wm G Marlow (F) Waitara
Service medals issued:
1914 – 25 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
FILE STAMPED “MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 4 DEC 1923”
Service
Information shown in order as: Country or Troopship; Date from; Date to:
New Zealand; 15.12.14; 12.6.15
Foreign; 13.2.15; BLANK
Sick
Information shown in order as: Date; Where soldier located; Message and Remarks:
15.8.15; Anzac; Adm Enteritis
BLANK; Mudros; Trans to Mudros
BLANK; Malta; Died of enteric 12.9.15
Died of sickness 239 21.9.15 Died of enteric at Malta Sept 12
Adv re medals auth to Mr Wm G Marlow (F) Waitara 4.10.21
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Marlow Geo Stanley
Reg No: 9/846
Roll No: 508789
Scroll despatched (Date): 11 JUL 1921
Plaque: 21 FEB 1922
Recipient and address: Mr G Marlow Waitara
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 1.10.22 GLB”
3 SHORT FORM OF WILL
9/846, Geo S Marlow
In the event of my death I give to my father William George Marlow, Waitara, Taranaki New Zealand.
Sgn Geo S Marlow
February 1st 1915
Written “Certified true copy” signature illegible
4 EF Form No 33
NEW ZEALAND MILITARY FORCES
NOTE This form is typed mostly.
Record No 9/846
Certified that it appears by an official telegram received at this
Office that No 9/846 TROOPER
GEORGE STANLEY MARLOW
Of the OTAGO MOUNTED RIFLES, New Zealand
Expeditionary Force DIED OF ENTERIC FEVER
At MALTA
on the TWELFTH day of SEPTEMBER 1915
N H Montgomery (or MS)
A.D.B.R.
for Colonel Adjutant General NZ Forces
Dated at Headquarters, New Zealand Military Forces, Wellington
This TWENTIETH day of SEPTEMBER 1916
The Public Trustee
Public Trust Office
WELLINGTON
Per QMC (4)
5 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number: 9/846
Regiment or Corps: Otago Mounted Rifles 7th Sqdn
Rank: Trooper
Name: Marlow George Stanley
Enlisted (a) 15.12.14
Terms of Service (a): duration of war
Service reckons from (a): 15.12.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
16.9.15; O/C 16th CCS; Admd enteritis; Anzac; 15.8.15; A36 A4712
BLANK; BLANK; Tranfd to; Mudros; 15.8.15; A36 A4712
BLANK; Mudros; Embarked Arcania for; England; 19.8.15; Roll B145
BLANK; SS Scotian; Disembarked; Malta; 25.8.15; A36 A6808
14.9.15; Cdct Malta; Died of enteric; Malta; 12.9.15; Extract from cable from Cdth from Malta 14.9.15 WB1494 A9654
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Stamped “FILE 17 NOV 1915 CAM”
6 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 9/846
Name Marlow, George Henry Stanley
Regiment or Unit: BLANK
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Marlow, George Stanley
2 Where were you born? New Maldon Surrey England
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 18/11/1894
5 What is your trade or calling? Surveyor
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? C/O Miss Christie Stratford
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Robinson & Christopher Stratford
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Geo Stanley Marlow do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Geo S Marlow
Signature of Witness illegible
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, George Stanley Marlow, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 12th day of December 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer illegible
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Marlow George Henry on Enlistment (Note name “Henry”)
Apparent age: 20 years 1 month
Height: 5 feet 8 inches
Weight: 131 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 33 inches Maximum 35 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Grey
Colour of hair: Fair
Religious profession: C of E
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Five unsound
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Fit
Unsound teeth to be put right in camp
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
11 Dec 1914
SIGNED J R Purdy Col Medical Officer
7 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Note this form is typed mostly.
Of
Surname: MARLOW
Christian Name: GEORGE STANLEY
Examined On 11th day of December, 1914
At BLANK
Birthplace Town New Maldon Surrey
Country England
Declared age: 20 years 1 month
Trade or occupation Surveyor
Height 5 ft 8 in
Weight 131 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 33 in Maximum expansion 35 in
Approved by J R Purdy Colonel Medical Officer
Enlisted on 22nd day of December 1914, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: OMR
Regimental No: 9/846
Date: 22/12/14
8 FORM – NO TITLE
Form below mixture of typed and written – very faded
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Marlow
Christian Name: George Stanley
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; Admission into Hospital; Discharge from Hospital; Disease; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE; Signature of Medical Officer
Illegible; 15/12/14; BLANK; BLANK; Inoculated typhoid 31.1.15; W K Jaffe(?) Capt
HMNZT No 19; 12/2/15; BLANK; BLANK; BLANK; Vaccinated 7.3.15; Illegible
Hospt; BLANK; 15.8.15; BLANK; Enteritis BLANK; BLANK
9 FORM – NO TITLE
Form below faded totally almost as reflected by the total not being accurate:
NZ service 61 days
Overseas 218 days
Total NZEF service 272 days
10 Military History Sheet
Note: Two of these forms exist and what follows is a compilation
No 9/846
Name Marlow George 'Henry' crossed out and 'Stanley' written in
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 15/12/14; 12/2/15; 59 days
1 Service record: HMNZT No 19; 12/2/15; 26/3/15 dis Suez; 42 days
1 Service record: Egypt; 27/3/15; all else blank
10 Name and address of next of kin: Father George Wm Marlow Stratford
Intended place of residence on discharge: NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
D Squadron OMR: BLANK; Trooper; 15/12/14; E H Beamish Capt
D Squadron OMR; Admtd hospital; Trooper; 15/8/15; F M Pyle
D Squadron OMR; Died of enteric Malta; Trooper; 12.9.15; illegible
Reference source:
Agency: AABK
Series: 18805
Accession: W5544
Box / item: 114
Record: 0077891
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Information on George Stanley Marlow, Trooper No 9/846, Otago Mounted Rifles 7th Squadron, D, 3rd Reinforcements for you.
There are 17 pages on this file with 10 files (1 – 10) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
George Stanley Marlow was born in New Maldon, Surrey, England on 18 November 1894.
He underwent his medical examination on 11 December 1914; place not given, and he attested on 12th December 1914 at Trentham. On enlistment he joined, as trooper No 9/846, the Otago Mounted Rifles, 7th Squadron, D group, 3rd reinforcements. His file presents a number of dates with respect to his enlistment. It is recorded that he ‘attested’ on 12 December 1914 and his ‘enlistment’ is dated both 15 December 1914 and 22 December 1914. His service reckons from the 15 December 1914.
His ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 20 years and one month.
George Marlow was a ‘surveyor’ by occupation’ working for Robinson & Christopher Stratford, New Zealand and he was boarding with Miss Christie, Stratford New Zealand prior to enlisting. He was single. His recorded next of kin was his father Mr George William Marlow, Waitara, Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand.
George Marlow’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed 131 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “five unsound,” and the comment written that his “unsound teeth to be put right in camp.” His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes grey and colour of hair fair. His religious profession was Church of England.
He left New Zealand on 14 February 1915 with the 3rd reinforcements (1,719 troops) on HMNZT 19 (‘Aparima’) and arrived in Suez on 26 March 1915. He was inoculated against typhoid prior to leaving New Zealand on 31 January 1915 and again on 7 March 1915 on board the transport. Prior to leaving New Zealand he completed on 1 February 1915 what is known as a short form of will in which he states “In the event of my death I give to my father William George Marlow, Waitara, Taranaki New Zealand.”
On 15 August 1915 he was admitted to the 16th Casualty Clearing Station at Anzac with enteritis and the same day he was transferred to Mudros for treatment. His poor condition was such that on 19 August 1915 he was to be transported on Arcania for England but ended up on SS Scotian which took him to Malta where he disembarked on 25 August 1915. He died of enteric at Malta 12 September 1915.
He had survived 29 days since leaving Gallipoli.
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 9/846
NAME Marlow George Stanley
Regiment OMR D Squadron 3rd Reinf
2 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: 7th Squadron O M R
Rank: Tpr
Surname: Marlow
Christian Name: George Stanley
No: 9/846
Occupation: Surveyor
Religion: C of E
Place of Birth: England
Date of Birth: 18/11/1894
Last New Zealand address: C/O Miss Christie Stratford
Last employer: Robinson & Christopher Stratford
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): (Father) Mr George William Marlow Stratford crossed out and’ Waitara, Taranaki’ written in
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Marlow George Williams No 9/846
Information shown in order as: Regiment or Corp; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties &c; Rank; Date:
OMR; BLANK; Tpr; 15.12.14
7th Sq OMR; Emb Arcania for Eng; Tpr; 19.8.15
7th Sq OMR; Disembarked Malta; Tpr; 25.8.15
Medal action
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died of sickness
Legatee and address: Wm Geo Marlow, Waitara
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Wm G Marlow (F) Waitara
Service medals issued:
1914 – 25 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
FILE STAMPED “MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 4 DEC 1923”
Service
Information shown in order as: Country or Troopship; Date from; Date to:
New Zealand; 15.12.14; 12.6.15
Foreign; 13.2.15; BLANK
Sick
Information shown in order as: Date; Where soldier located; Message and Remarks:
15.8.15; Anzac; Adm Enteritis
BLANK; Mudros; Trans to Mudros
BLANK; Malta; Died of enteric 12.9.15
Died of sickness 239 21.9.15 Died of enteric at Malta Sept 12
Adv re medals auth to Mr Wm G Marlow (F) Waitara 4.10.21
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Marlow Geo Stanley
Reg No: 9/846
Roll No: 508789
Scroll despatched (Date): 11 JUL 1921
Plaque: 21 FEB 1922
Recipient and address: Mr G Marlow Waitara
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 1.10.22 GLB”
3 SHORT FORM OF WILL
9/846, Geo S Marlow
In the event of my death I give to my father William George Marlow, Waitara, Taranaki New Zealand.
Sgn Geo S Marlow
February 1st 1915
Written “Certified true copy” signature illegible
4 EF Form No 33
NEW ZEALAND MILITARY FORCES
NOTE This form is typed mostly.
Record No 9/846
Certified that it appears by an official telegram received at this
Office that No 9/846 TROOPER
GEORGE STANLEY MARLOW
Of the OTAGO MOUNTED RIFLES, New Zealand
Expeditionary Force DIED OF ENTERIC FEVER
At MALTA
on the TWELFTH day of SEPTEMBER 1915
N H Montgomery (or MS)
A.D.B.R.
for Colonel Adjutant General NZ Forces
Dated at Headquarters, New Zealand Military Forces, Wellington
This TWENTIETH day of SEPTEMBER 1916
The Public Trustee
Public Trust Office
WELLINGTON
Per QMC (4)
5 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number: 9/846
Regiment or Corps: Otago Mounted Rifles 7th Sqdn
Rank: Trooper
Name: Marlow George Stanley
Enlisted (a) 15.12.14
Terms of Service (a): duration of war
Service reckons from (a): 15.12.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
16.9.15; O/C 16th CCS; Admd enteritis; Anzac; 15.8.15; A36 A4712
BLANK; BLANK; Tranfd to; Mudros; 15.8.15; A36 A4712
BLANK; Mudros; Embarked Arcania for; England; 19.8.15; Roll B145
BLANK; SS Scotian; Disembarked; Malta; 25.8.15; A36 A6808
14.9.15; Cdct Malta; Died of enteric; Malta; 12.9.15; Extract from cable from Cdth from Malta 14.9.15 WB1494 A9654
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Stamped “FILE 17 NOV 1915 CAM”
6 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 9/846
Name Marlow, George Henry Stanley
Regiment or Unit: BLANK
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Marlow, George Stanley
2 Where were you born? New Maldon Surrey England
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 18/11/1894
5 What is your trade or calling? Surveyor
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? C/O Miss Christie Stratford
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Robinson & Christopher Stratford
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Geo Stanley Marlow do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Geo S Marlow
Signature of Witness illegible
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, George Stanley Marlow, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 12th day of December 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer illegible
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Marlow George Henry on Enlistment (Note name “Henry”)
Apparent age: 20 years 1 month
Height: 5 feet 8 inches
Weight: 131 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 33 inches Maximum 35 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Grey
Colour of hair: Fair
Religious profession: C of E
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Five unsound
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Fit
Unsound teeth to be put right in camp
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
11 Dec 1914
SIGNED J R Purdy Col Medical Officer
7 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Note this form is typed mostly.
Of
Surname: MARLOW
Christian Name: GEORGE STANLEY
Examined On 11th day of December, 1914
At BLANK
Birthplace Town New Maldon Surrey
Country England
Declared age: 20 years 1 month
Trade or occupation Surveyor
Height 5 ft 8 in
Weight 131 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 33 in Maximum expansion 35 in
Approved by J R Purdy Colonel Medical Officer
Enlisted on 22nd day of December 1914, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: OMR
Regimental No: 9/846
Date: 22/12/14
8 FORM – NO TITLE
Form below mixture of typed and written – very faded
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Marlow
Christian Name: George Stanley
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; Admission into Hospital; Discharge from Hospital; Disease; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE; Signature of Medical Officer
Illegible; 15/12/14; BLANK; BLANK; Inoculated typhoid 31.1.15; W K Jaffe(?) Capt
HMNZT No 19; 12/2/15; BLANK; BLANK; BLANK; Vaccinated 7.3.15; Illegible
Hospt; BLANK; 15.8.15; BLANK; Enteritis BLANK; BLANK
9 FORM – NO TITLE
Form below faded totally almost as reflected by the total not being accurate:
NZ service 61 days
Overseas 218 days
Total NZEF service 272 days
10 Military History Sheet
Note: Two of these forms exist and what follows is a compilation
No 9/846
Name Marlow George 'Henry' crossed out and 'Stanley' written in
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 15/12/14; 12/2/15; 59 days
1 Service record: HMNZT No 19; 12/2/15; 26/3/15 dis Suez; 42 days
1 Service record: Egypt; 27/3/15; all else blank
10 Name and address of next of kin: Father George Wm Marlow Stratford
Intended place of residence on discharge: NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
D Squadron OMR: BLANK; Trooper; 15/12/14; E H Beamish Capt
D Squadron OMR; Admtd hospital; Trooper; 15/8/15; F M Pyle
D Squadron OMR; Died of enteric Malta; Trooper; 12.9.15; illegible
Reference source:
Agency: AABK
Series: 18805
Accession: W5544
Box / item: 114
Record: 0077891
Zack
Wayne
I thought I’d give you information on one of your last men on the list.
Information on Private Robin James WORLEY, 10/2381, Wellington Infantry Battalion, 17th Ruahine Co “B” Coy 4th Reinforcements for you.
There are 19 pages on this file with 9 files (1 – 9) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file. I have a photograph of this man, which I will send you.
Overview
Robin James Worley was born in Reigate, Surrey, England on 7 December 1890.
He underwent his medical examination on 13 January 1915; place not given, and he attested on 15th February at Trentham. Robin Worley’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 4¾ inches tall and weighed 126 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.” His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes, blue and colour of hair yellow. His religious profession was congregational.
His ‘declared age' on enlistment was 25 years.
Robin Worley was a ‘farmer by occupation’ working for himself, at Eiffelton, an area near Ashburton, Canterbury South Island, New Zealand. He was single. His recorded next of kin was his father Mr C Worley (father) and Mrs Fannie Worley Priorymead Park Lane Reigate Surrey England.
Prior to enlisting he gave his prior military experience as being in the Officers Training Corps at Reigate and lists service on Soames Island. The latter is situated in Wellington Harbour New Zealand and was a quarantine station and prison for aliens during WW1.
On enlistment he joined Wellington Mounted Rifles B squadron 5th reinforcements and had the regimental number 11/1245 but on 15 March 1915 he transferred to B Coy 5th reinforcements and was given the regimental number 10/2381. Then on 13 April 1915 he transferred again to the Wellington Infantry Battalion, 17th Ruahine Coy and became part of the 4th reinforcements. Whether these transfers were made to meet any desire he had to speed up his transport from New Zealand to fight is hard to say but it worked. He left New Zealand on 17 April 1915 with the 4th reinforcements (2,254 troops) on HMNZT 21 (‘Willochra’) and arrived in Suez on 25 May 1915. (OC Troops Major Childs, Ship’s Master R Neville). He was inoculated against typhoid prior to leaving New Zealand at Trentham camp on 15 March 1915 and revaccinated on 16 May 1915 on board his transport.
On the day he arrived in Egypt he completed two short form of wills on 25 May 1915 in which he states “in the event of my death I give to my mother Mrs Fannie Worley all articles and money found on my person and all deferred pay from the New Zealand Government.”
He joined the Wellington Infantry Battalion at Anzac Cove on 28 July 1915 from Egypt. Eleven days later on 8 August 1915 in the attack on Chunuk Bair he received gun shot wounds to his right shoulder and arm and was admitted on 11 August 1915 to the 16th Casualty Clearing Station. From here the Hospital Ship ‘Valdivia’ took him to Malta where he was admitted to hospital on 20 August 1915.
He died of cardiac failure, following wounds received in action on August 28th 1915.
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: WIB – note ‘O’ for Otago crossed out and ‘W’ for Wellington written in
Rank: Pvte
Surname: Worley
Christian Name: Robin James
No: 10/2381
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: Congregational
Place of Birth: Surrey England
Date of Birth: 7.12.1890
Last New Zealand address: Eiffelton Ashburton Canterbury
Last employer: not stated
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): C Worley (father) (Legal N/K) Priorymead Park Lane Reigate Surrey England
Medal action
Medal action complete
Surname: Worley
Christian names: Robin James
Rank at death: Pte
Reg No: 10/2381
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died from cardiac failure (following wounds)
Legatee and address: Mrs F Worley Park Lane Reigate Surrey England
Service of Worley Robin James No 10/2381
Information is shown in order as: Regiment or Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Date:
WIB; Posted; BLANK; 15.2.15
BLANK; Transferred; BLANK; 15.3.15
BLANK; BLANK; BLANK; 13.4.15
BLANK; Died of cardiac failure: BLANK; 28.8.15
Sick
AFB103 Died from cardiac failure at Malta following wounds received in action August 28 1915
Buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta
Service medals issued:
1914-15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Advice medals auth to Mrs F Worley (M) Priory Mead Park Lane Reigate Surrey England
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Worley Robin James
Reg No: 10/2381
Roll No: 57668
Scroll despatched (Date): 12 JUL 1921
Plaque: ticked
Recipient and address: Mr C Worley Priory Mead Park Lane Reigate Surrey England
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 6.11.22”
2 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 10/2381
NAME Worley Robin James
Regiment “B” Coy 4th Rfts
3 Short Form of Will
Note: This form is mostly typed and two of them exist on the file both dated 25 May 1915.
Form One
In the event of my death I give to
(a) Mrs Fannie Worley
( All articles and money found on my person and all deferred pay from the
© New Zealand Government
Sgd) Robin James Worley
Signature (sgd)
R J Worley
Date May 25th 1915
10/2381
Mrs Fannie Worley
3 Park Lane
Reigate
Surrey
England
Written in hand “Certified true copy pay book” initial illegible date 2/5/21
Form Two
SHORT FORM OF WILL
10/2381 ROBIN JAMES WORLEY
In the event of my death I give to Mrs Fannie Worley All articles and money found on my person and all deferred pay from the New Zealand Government.
Signed
Robin James Worley
R J Worley
May 25th 1915
Mrs Fannie Worley
3 Park Lane
Reigate
Surrey
ENGLAND
STAMPED “QMC (4) FILE 2 JAN 1916 W H W”
3 EF Form No 33
Note: This form is mostly typed.
NEW ZEALAND MILITARY FORCES
Record No 10/2381
Certified that it appears by an official telegram received at this
Office that No 10/2381 PRIVATE
ROBIN JAMES WORLEY
Of the WELLINGTON INFANTRY BATTALION, New Zealand
Expeditionary Force DIED OF CARDIAC FAILURE
At MALTA
on the TWENTY-EIGHTH day of AUGUST 1915
Illegible signature
COLONEL
Adjutant General
Dated at Headquarters, New Zealand Military Forces, Wellington
This THIRTEENTH day of JUNE 1916
The Public Trustee
WELLINGTON
4 FIELD SERVICE Army Form B2090A
Report of Death of a Soldier to be forwarded to the War Office with the least possible delay after receipt of notification of death on Army Form B 213 or Army Form A 36 or from other official documentary sources.
Regiment or Corps Wellington Inf Bn
Squadron Troop, Battery or Company 17th Ruahine Co
Regtl No 10/2381 Rank Private
Name Worley Robin James
Died Date August 28th 1915
Place Malta
Cause of Death* cardiac failure, following wounds received in action
*Specially state if killed in action or died from wounds received in action, or from illness due to field operations or to fatigue, privation or exposure while on military duty, or from injury while on military duty.
State whether he leaves a will or not
(a) in Pay Book (Army Book 64)
( in Small Book (if at Base)
© as a separate document
All private documents and effects received from the front or hospital, as well as the Pay Book, should be examined, and if any will is found it should be at once forwarded to the War Office.
Any information received as to verbal expressions by a deceased soldier of his wishes as to the disposal of his estate should be reported to the War Office as soon as possible.
A duplicate of this report is to be sent to the Paymaster at the Base (see Field Service Regulations, Part II), together with the deceased’s Pay Book (after withdrawal of any will from the latter.) If the deceased’s Small Book is at the Base, it should be forwarded to the War Office with this Report.
Signature of Officer in charge of
Section Adjutant-General’s
Office at the Base N Fitzherbert Capt
Station and date Alexandria September 19th 1915
5 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number: 10/2381
Regiment or Corps: Wellington Infantry Batn (17th Ruahine Coy)
Rank: Pte
Name: Worley, Robin James
Enlisted (a) 15.2.15
Terms of Service (a) Duration of war
Service reckons from (a) 15.2.15
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
1.8.15; O/C WIB; Joined Battalion; Anzac Cove; 28.7.15; From Cairo
15.8.15; O/C WIB; Wounded in action; Dardanelles; 8.8.15; B213
10.8.15; 16 Cas C Stn; Adm 16th Cas Clearing Stat & trans to; Base; 11.8.15; GSW arm & rt shlder A36 illegible
20.8.15; HS Valdivia; Disembarked HS Valdivia & adm Hosp; Malta; 20.8.15; GSW rt shldr & ? to most rt arm
1.9.15; Cable WB1239; Died from cardiac failure; Malta; 28.8.15; Cable A6261
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
STAMPED “FILE 17 NO 1915 CAM”
6 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 10/2381
Name Worley Robin James
Regiment or Unit: B Coy 4th Rtn
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Robin James Worley
2 Where were you born? Reigate, Surrey England
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 7 Dec 1890 ticked
5 What is your trade or calling? Farmer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Eiffelton, Ashburton Canty
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Self
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. Yes. Officers Training Corps Reigate, left. Soames Island
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated “or inoculated R J N?”? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or be yes yond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Robin James Worley do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit R J Worley
Signature of Witness James R Feather
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Robin James Worley, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 15th day of Feby 1915.
Signature of Attesting Officer Clive Sommerville Capt
Description of Robin James Worley on Enlistment
Apparent age: 25 years - months
Height: 5 feet 4 ¾ inches
Weight: 126 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 30 ¾ inches Maximum 34 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Yellow
Religious profession: Congregational
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/9
Sight: Left eye 6/10
Hearing: Right ear Good
Hearing: Left ear Good
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
None
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Jan 13th 1915
SIGNED W J Mullin for Lt Col Rendle Medical Officer
7 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Worley
Christian Name: Robin James
Examined On 13th day of Jany, 1915
At BLANK
Birthplace Town Reigate Surrey
Country England
Declared age: 25 years
Trade or occupation Farmer
Height: 5 ft 4¾ in
Weight 126 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 30 ¾ in Maximum expansion 34 in
Approved by N or W J Mullin WIB for Lieut Col Rendle Medical Officer
Enlisted on 15th day of February 1915, at Trentham
Information shown under headings in order as: Corps; Regimental No; Date:
Joined on enlistment: ?? B Sqd (5th ?); 11/1245; 15.2.1915
Transferred to: “B” Coy (5th R) B Coy 4th Rfns; 10/2381; 15.3.1915 - 13.4.15
8 FORM – NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Worley
Christian Name: Robin James
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE
Trentham camp; 15/2/15; Inoculated typhoid 15.3.15 / 21.3.15
HMNZT No 21; 17/4/15; Vaccinated 27/4/15 / Revaccinated 16/5/15
9 Military History Sheet
Note: Three of these forms exist and what follows is a compilation.
No 10/2381
Name Worley, Robin James
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days
1 Service record: NZ; 15/2/15; 16/4/15; 61 days
1 Service record: Foreign; 17/4/15; all else blank
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mr C Worley (father) Park Lane Reigate Surrey England
Intended place of residence on discharge: BLANK
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 10/2381
NAME: Worley Robin James
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
WIB B Sqd; Posted; Private; 15/2/15; Clive Sommerville Capt
B Coy 5 Rfts; Transferred; Private; 15/3/15; Clive Sommerville Capt
B Coy 4 Rfts; Transferred; Private; 13/4/15; Illegible
1st WIB; Rejoined unit at D’nelles; Private; 28.7.15; Illegible
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5557
Box / item 110
Record 0125404
Zack
I thought I’d give you information on one of your last men on the list.
Information on Private Robin James WORLEY, 10/2381, Wellington Infantry Battalion, 17th Ruahine Co “B” Coy 4th Reinforcements for you.
There are 19 pages on this file with 9 files (1 – 9) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file. I have a photograph of this man, which I will send you.
Overview
Robin James Worley was born in Reigate, Surrey, England on 7 December 1890.
He underwent his medical examination on 13 January 1915; place not given, and he attested on 15th February at Trentham. Robin Worley’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 4¾ inches tall and weighed 126 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.” His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes, blue and colour of hair yellow. His religious profession was congregational.
His ‘declared age' on enlistment was 25 years.
Robin Worley was a ‘farmer by occupation’ working for himself, at Eiffelton, an area near Ashburton, Canterbury South Island, New Zealand. He was single. His recorded next of kin was his father Mr C Worley (father) and Mrs Fannie Worley Priorymead Park Lane Reigate Surrey England.
Prior to enlisting he gave his prior military experience as being in the Officers Training Corps at Reigate and lists service on Soames Island. The latter is situated in Wellington Harbour New Zealand and was a quarantine station and prison for aliens during WW1.
On enlistment he joined Wellington Mounted Rifles B squadron 5th reinforcements and had the regimental number 11/1245 but on 15 March 1915 he transferred to B Coy 5th reinforcements and was given the regimental number 10/2381. Then on 13 April 1915 he transferred again to the Wellington Infantry Battalion, 17th Ruahine Coy and became part of the 4th reinforcements. Whether these transfers were made to meet any desire he had to speed up his transport from New Zealand to fight is hard to say but it worked. He left New Zealand on 17 April 1915 with the 4th reinforcements (2,254 troops) on HMNZT 21 (‘Willochra’) and arrived in Suez on 25 May 1915. (OC Troops Major Childs, Ship’s Master R Neville). He was inoculated against typhoid prior to leaving New Zealand at Trentham camp on 15 March 1915 and revaccinated on 16 May 1915 on board his transport.
On the day he arrived in Egypt he completed two short form of wills on 25 May 1915 in which he states “in the event of my death I give to my mother Mrs Fannie Worley all articles and money found on my person and all deferred pay from the New Zealand Government.”
He joined the Wellington Infantry Battalion at Anzac Cove on 28 July 1915 from Egypt. Eleven days later on 8 August 1915 in the attack on Chunuk Bair he received gun shot wounds to his right shoulder and arm and was admitted on 11 August 1915 to the 16th Casualty Clearing Station. From here the Hospital Ship ‘Valdivia’ took him to Malta where he was admitted to hospital on 20 August 1915.
He died of cardiac failure, following wounds received in action on August 28th 1915.
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: WIB – note ‘O’ for Otago crossed out and ‘W’ for Wellington written in
Rank: Pvte
Surname: Worley
Christian Name: Robin James
No: 10/2381
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: Congregational
Place of Birth: Surrey England
Date of Birth: 7.12.1890
Last New Zealand address: Eiffelton Ashburton Canterbury
Last employer: not stated
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): C Worley (father) (Legal N/K) Priorymead Park Lane Reigate Surrey England
Medal action
Medal action complete
Surname: Worley
Christian names: Robin James
Rank at death: Pte
Reg No: 10/2381
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died from cardiac failure (following wounds)
Legatee and address: Mrs F Worley Park Lane Reigate Surrey England
Service of Worley Robin James No 10/2381
Information is shown in order as: Regiment or Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Date:
WIB; Posted; BLANK; 15.2.15
BLANK; Transferred; BLANK; 15.3.15
BLANK; BLANK; BLANK; 13.4.15
BLANK; Died of cardiac failure: BLANK; 28.8.15
Sick
AFB103 Died from cardiac failure at Malta following wounds received in action August 28 1915
Buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta
Service medals issued:
1914-15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Advice medals auth to Mrs F Worley (M) Priory Mead Park Lane Reigate Surrey England
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Worley Robin James
Reg No: 10/2381
Roll No: 57668
Scroll despatched (Date): 12 JUL 1921
Plaque: ticked
Recipient and address: Mr C Worley Priory Mead Park Lane Reigate Surrey England
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 6.11.22”
2 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 10/2381
NAME Worley Robin James
Regiment “B” Coy 4th Rfts
3 Short Form of Will
Note: This form is mostly typed and two of them exist on the file both dated 25 May 1915.
Form One
In the event of my death I give to
(a) Mrs Fannie Worley
(
All articles and money found on my person and all deferred pay from the © New Zealand Government
Sgd) Robin James Worley
Signature (sgd)
R J Worley
Date May 25th 1915
10/2381
Mrs Fannie Worley
3 Park Lane
Reigate
Surrey
England
Written in hand “Certified true copy pay book” initial illegible date 2/5/21
Form Two
SHORT FORM OF WILL
10/2381 ROBIN JAMES WORLEY
In the event of my death I give to Mrs Fannie Worley All articles and money found on my person and all deferred pay from the New Zealand Government.
Signed
Robin James Worley
R J Worley
May 25th 1915
Mrs Fannie Worley
3 Park Lane
Reigate
Surrey
ENGLAND
STAMPED “QMC (4) FILE 2 JAN 1916 W H W”
3 EF Form No 33
Note: This form is mostly typed.
NEW ZEALAND MILITARY FORCES
Record No 10/2381
Certified that it appears by an official telegram received at this
Office that No 10/2381 PRIVATE
ROBIN JAMES WORLEY
Of the WELLINGTON INFANTRY BATTALION, New Zealand
Expeditionary Force DIED OF CARDIAC FAILURE
At MALTA
on the TWENTY-EIGHTH day of AUGUST 1915
Illegible signature
COLONEL
Adjutant General
Dated at Headquarters, New Zealand Military Forces, Wellington
This THIRTEENTH day of JUNE 1916
The Public Trustee
WELLINGTON
4 FIELD SERVICE Army Form B2090A
Report of Death of a Soldier to be forwarded to the War Office with the least possible delay after receipt of notification of death on Army Form B 213 or Army Form A 36 or from other official documentary sources.
Regiment or Corps Wellington Inf Bn
Squadron Troop, Battery or Company 17th Ruahine Co
Regtl No 10/2381 Rank Private
Name Worley Robin James
Died Date August 28th 1915
Place Malta
Cause of Death* cardiac failure, following wounds received in action
*Specially state if killed in action or died from wounds received in action, or from illness due to field operations or to fatigue, privation or exposure while on military duty, or from injury while on military duty.
State whether he leaves a will or not
(a) in Pay Book (Army Book 64)
(
in Small Book (if at Base)© as a separate document
All private documents and effects received from the front or hospital, as well as the Pay Book, should be examined, and if any will is found it should be at once forwarded to the War Office.
Any information received as to verbal expressions by a deceased soldier of his wishes as to the disposal of his estate should be reported to the War Office as soon as possible.
A duplicate of this report is to be sent to the Paymaster at the Base (see Field Service Regulations, Part II), together with the deceased’s Pay Book (after withdrawal of any will from the latter.) If the deceased’s Small Book is at the Base, it should be forwarded to the War Office with this Report.
Signature of Officer in charge of
Section Adjutant-General’s
Office at the Base N Fitzherbert Capt
Station and date Alexandria September 19th 1915
5 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number: 10/2381
Regiment or Corps: Wellington Infantry Batn (17th Ruahine Coy)
Rank: Pte
Name: Worley, Robin James
Enlisted (a) 15.2.15
Terms of Service (a) Duration of war
Service reckons from (a) 15.2.15
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
1.8.15; O/C WIB; Joined Battalion; Anzac Cove; 28.7.15; From Cairo
15.8.15; O/C WIB; Wounded in action; Dardanelles; 8.8.15; B213
10.8.15; 16 Cas C Stn; Adm 16th Cas Clearing Stat & trans to; Base; 11.8.15; GSW arm & rt shlder A36 illegible
20.8.15; HS Valdivia; Disembarked HS Valdivia & adm Hosp; Malta; 20.8.15; GSW rt shldr & ? to most rt arm
1.9.15; Cable WB1239; Died from cardiac failure; Malta; 28.8.15; Cable A6261
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
STAMPED “FILE 17 NO 1915 CAM”
6 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 10/2381
Name Worley Robin James
Regiment or Unit: B Coy 4th Rtn
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Robin James Worley
2 Where were you born? Reigate, Surrey England
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 7 Dec 1890 ticked
5 What is your trade or calling? Farmer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Eiffelton, Ashburton Canty
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Self
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. Yes. Officers Training Corps Reigate, left. Soames Island
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated “or inoculated R J N?”? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or be yes yond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Robin James Worley do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit R J Worley
Signature of Witness James R Feather
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Robin James Worley, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 15th day of Feby 1915.
Signature of Attesting Officer Clive Sommerville Capt
Description of Robin James Worley on Enlistment
Apparent age: 25 years - months
Height: 5 feet 4 ¾ inches
Weight: 126 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 30 ¾ inches Maximum 34 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Yellow
Religious profession: Congregational
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/9
Sight: Left eye 6/10
Hearing: Right ear Good
Hearing: Left ear Good
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
None
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Jan 13th 1915
SIGNED W J Mullin for Lt Col Rendle Medical Officer
7 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Worley
Christian Name: Robin James
Examined On 13th day of Jany, 1915
At BLANK
Birthplace Town Reigate Surrey
Country England
Declared age: 25 years
Trade or occupation Farmer
Height: 5 ft 4¾ in
Weight 126 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 30 ¾ in Maximum expansion 34 in
Approved by N or W J Mullin WIB for Lieut Col Rendle Medical Officer
Enlisted on 15th day of February 1915, at Trentham
Information shown under headings in order as: Corps; Regimental No; Date:
Joined on enlistment: ?? B Sqd (5th ?); 11/1245; 15.2.1915
Transferred to: “B” Coy (5th R) B Coy 4th Rfns; 10/2381; 15.3.1915 - 13.4.15
8 FORM – NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Worley
Christian Name: Robin James
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE
Trentham camp; 15/2/15; Inoculated typhoid 15.3.15 / 21.3.15
HMNZT No 21; 17/4/15; Vaccinated 27/4/15 / Revaccinated 16/5/15
9 Military History Sheet
Note: Three of these forms exist and what follows is a compilation.
No 10/2381
Name Worley, Robin James
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days
1 Service record: NZ; 15/2/15; 16/4/15; 61 days
1 Service record: Foreign; 17/4/15; all else blank
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mr C Worley (father) Park Lane Reigate Surrey England
Intended place of residence on discharge: BLANK
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 10/2381
NAME: Worley Robin James
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
WIB B Sqd; Posted; Private; 15/2/15; Clive Sommerville Capt
B Coy 5 Rfts; Transferred; Private; 15/3/15; Clive Sommerville Capt
B Coy 4 Rfts; Transferred; Private; 13/4/15; Illegible
1st WIB; Rejoined unit at D’nelles; Private; 28.7.15; Illegible
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5557
Box / item 110
Record 0125404
Zack
Wayne
Information on McINTOSH, 8/970 Private, Charles Bruce Otago Infantry Battalion, 8th (Southland) Regiment for you.
This file is 15 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are eight documents (1 to 8) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file. Please note that his correct military number is 8/970 not 8/790.
Overview
Charles Bruce McIntosh was born in Winton, South Island New Zealand on 9 March 1894.
He underwent his medical examination on 29 August 1914 at Invercargill, South Island New Zealand and attested at Invercargill, on 31st August 1914. On enlistment, which is dated 31st August 1914, at Invercargill, he joined the Otago Infantry Battalion, 8th (Southland) Regiment. His prior military experience was with the 8th (Southland) Regiment.
His ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 20 years 6 months.
Charles was a ‘farm hand by occupation’ working for Alec McLeod, Hedgehope South Island New Zealand. (See Wikipedia for description of Hedgehope.) Charles was single. His legal next of kin is recorded as his father Chas McIntosh Hedgehope Southland.
Charles McIntosh’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed 153 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “uppers bad” but they would “be attended to in Dunedin.” His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes blue and colour of hair light brown. His religious profession was Presbyterian.
He departed Wellington New Zealand on HMNZT No 9 (Hawke’s Bay) on 16 October 1914 as part of the Main Body. OC Troops Lt Col Bauchop, CMG and Ship’s Master J C Lidstone. He disembarked in Alexandria, Egypt on 3 December 1914. He would have arrived in Anzac Cove via Lemnos on 25 April 1915 on board the ‘Annaberg’ with the rest of the Otago Battalion. He survived the landing, 2nd battle for Krithia and was sent to Hospital in Malta suffering from dysentery via the Hospital ship Dunluce Castle on 12 August 1915. He died from dysentery on 14 August 1915 and is buried at Pieta Cemetery, Malta.
He had survived over three months on Gallipoli.
I wonder if his sister Miss Jessie McIntosh ever did get the “little Egyptian box and watch chain which is in my kit” that he bequeathed to her in his will? I hope so!
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 8/970
NAME McIntosh Charles Bruce
Regiment Otago Infantry
Group: 15
2 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 8/970
Name McIntosh Charles Bruce
Regiment or Unit: 10th crossed out and ‘8th (Southland) Reg’ written in
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Charles Bruce McIntosh
2 Where were you born? Winton
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 9 March 1894
5 What is your trade or calling? Farm hand
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Hedgehope
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Alec McLeod Hedgehope
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? 8th (Southland) Regt
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. Not stated
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Not stated
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes. Hedgehope
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Charles Bruce McIntosh do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit B C McIntosh
Signature of Witness T M Wilkes
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Charles Bruce McIntosh, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Invercargill, NZ on this 31st day of August 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer T M Wilkes Lieut NZSC
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of McIntosh, Charles on Enlistment
Apparent age: 20 years 6 months
Height: 5 feet 8 inches
Weight: 153 lb
Chest measurement: Minimum 33 inches Maximum 37 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Light brown
Religious profession: Presbyterian
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. None
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Not stated
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Uppers bad
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? No
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Teeth to be attended to in Dunedin
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Aug 29 1914
SIGNED William Stewart Medical Officer
3 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: McIntosh
Christian Name: Charles Bruce
Examined: On 29 day of Aug, 1914
At: Invercargill
Birthplace Town: Winton
Country: NZ
Declared age: 20 years 6 months
Trade or occupation: Farm Hand
Height: 5 ft 8 in
Weight 153 lb
Chest measurement: Minimum, 33 in Maximum expansion 37 in
Approved by W Stewart Medical Officer Invercargill
Enlisted on 31st day of August 1914, at Invercargill
Joined on enlistment: Otago Infantry
Regimental No: 8/970
Date: 31/8/14
4 FORM – NO TITLE
Note: Illegible and inaccurate because of fading.
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: McIntosh
Christian Name: Charles Bruce
NZ Service 51 days
Overseas 336 days
Total 1 year 12 days
5 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 8/970
Regiment or Corps Otago Infantry Batn 10th
Rank Private
Name McIntosh Charles Bruce
Enlisted (a) 31.8.14
Terms of Service (a) duration of war
Service reckons from (a) 31.8.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
12.8.15; SMO Dunluce Castle; Disembarked to Hospital ex HS Dunluce Castle; Malta; 12/8/15; Dysentery A4510
16.8.15; C in C Malta; Died in hospital; Malta; 14.8.15; Dysentery A3932 WB 950
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
6 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: OIB Main Body
Rank: Privt
Surname: McIntosh
Christian Name: Chas Bruce
No: 8/970
Occupation: Farm Hand
Religion: Preby
Place of Birth: Winton
Date of Birth: 9.3. 1894
Last New Zealand address: Hedgehope
Last employer: Alex McLeod Hedgehope
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Father Chas McIntosh Hedgehope Southland
Medal action
Surname: McIntosh
Christian names: Charles Bruce
Reg No: 8/970
Casualty or reason for discharge: died of sickness
Legatee and address: Mrs J McIntosh (M) Hedgehope Southland
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mr C McIntosh (M) Hedgehope Southland
FILE STAMPED “MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 29 JAN 1924”
Issued:
1914 – 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Sick
Date: 14.8.15
Where soldier located: Malta
Message and Remarks: Died in Hosp Malta Dysentery 14th Aug 1915
BR9/2 Buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta
Died of sickness 78 - 24.8.15 Died of dysentery at Malta 14/8/15
Advice re medals auth to Mrs J McIntosh (M) Hedgehope Southland
STATEMENT OF SERVCIES OF McIntosh Chas Bruce No 8/970
Regiment or Corps: OIB
Rank: Pte
Date: 31/8/14
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name McIntosh, Chas Bruce
Reg No 8/970
Roll No 508170
Scroll despatched (Date) 21 JUN 1921
Plaque 16 NOV 1921
Recipient and address: Mr C McIntosh Hedgehope Southland
Written on top hand side “Cert posted 9.10.22”
7 Military History Sheet
Noter: Three of these on file – compilation follows:
No 8970
Name McIntosh, Charles Bruce - 10th Rgt – 8th (Southland) Reg crossed out
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days; Initials of Officer making Entry:
1 Service record: New Zealand; 31/8/14; 15/10/14; 46 days; CH
1 Service record: At sea Transport No 9; 15/10/14 (note: date is wrong it should be 16/10/14; Disembarked Alexandria 3/12/14; 49 days; CH
1 Service record
10 Name and address of next of kin: Charles McIntosh (father) Hedgehope
Intended place of residence on discharge: Hedgehope
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 8/790
NAME: McIntosh Charles Bruce
Regiment of Corps: Otago Infantry
Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c: Attested
Rank: Private
Dates: 31/8/14
Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry: Illegible
8 Short Form of Will
In the event of my death I give to
(a) Mrs C McIntosh
( All money now due to me in NZ & also all my belongings
*and I give to -
(a) Miss Jessie McIntosh
( a little Egyptian box and watch chain which is in my kit.
Signature C B McIntosh
Date 30 Jan 1915
STATE REG NUMBER 8/970
Written on this form is “Next of kin Charles McIntosh Hedgehope”
FORM STAMPED “DEFENCE EF RECORDS 17 JAN 1916 RECEIVED”
FORM STAMPED “DEFENCE EF RECORDS 18 JAN 1916 RECEIVED”
Reference source
Agency: AABK
Series: 18805
Accession: W5544
Box / item: 74
Record: 0073858
Zack
Information on McINTOSH, 8/970 Private, Charles Bruce Otago Infantry Battalion, 8th (Southland) Regiment for you.
This file is 15 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are eight documents (1 to 8) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file. Please note that his correct military number is 8/970 not 8/790.
Overview
Charles Bruce McIntosh was born in Winton, South Island New Zealand on 9 March 1894.
He underwent his medical examination on 29 August 1914 at Invercargill, South Island New Zealand and attested at Invercargill, on 31st August 1914. On enlistment, which is dated 31st August 1914, at Invercargill, he joined the Otago Infantry Battalion, 8th (Southland) Regiment. His prior military experience was with the 8th (Southland) Regiment.
His ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 20 years 6 months.
Charles was a ‘farm hand by occupation’ working for Alec McLeod, Hedgehope South Island New Zealand. (See Wikipedia for description of Hedgehope.) Charles was single. His legal next of kin is recorded as his father Chas McIntosh Hedgehope Southland.
Charles McIntosh’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed 153 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “uppers bad” but they would “be attended to in Dunedin.” His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes blue and colour of hair light brown. His religious profession was Presbyterian.
He departed Wellington New Zealand on HMNZT No 9 (Hawke’s Bay) on 16 October 1914 as part of the Main Body. OC Troops Lt Col Bauchop, CMG and Ship’s Master J C Lidstone. He disembarked in Alexandria, Egypt on 3 December 1914. He would have arrived in Anzac Cove via Lemnos on 25 April 1915 on board the ‘Annaberg’ with the rest of the Otago Battalion. He survived the landing, 2nd battle for Krithia and was sent to Hospital in Malta suffering from dysentery via the Hospital ship Dunluce Castle on 12 August 1915. He died from dysentery on 14 August 1915 and is buried at Pieta Cemetery, Malta.
He had survived over three months on Gallipoli.
I wonder if his sister Miss Jessie McIntosh ever did get the “little Egyptian box and watch chain which is in my kit” that he bequeathed to her in his will? I hope so!
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 8/970
NAME McIntosh Charles Bruce
Regiment Otago Infantry
Group: 15
2 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 8/970
Name McIntosh Charles Bruce
Regiment or Unit: 10th crossed out and ‘8th (Southland) Reg’ written in
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Charles Bruce McIntosh
2 Where were you born? Winton
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 9 March 1894
5 What is your trade or calling? Farm hand
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Hedgehope
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Alec McLeod Hedgehope
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? 8th (Southland) Regt
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. Not stated
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Not stated
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes. Hedgehope
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Charles Bruce McIntosh do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit B C McIntosh
Signature of Witness T M Wilkes
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Charles Bruce McIntosh, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Invercargill, NZ on this 31st day of August 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer T M Wilkes Lieut NZSC
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of McIntosh, Charles on Enlistment
Apparent age: 20 years 6 months
Height: 5 feet 8 inches
Weight: 153 lb
Chest measurement: Minimum 33 inches Maximum 37 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Light brown
Religious profession: Presbyterian
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. None
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Not stated
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Uppers bad
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? No
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Teeth to be attended to in Dunedin
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Aug 29 1914
SIGNED William Stewart Medical Officer
3 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: McIntosh
Christian Name: Charles Bruce
Examined: On 29 day of Aug, 1914
At: Invercargill
Birthplace Town: Winton
Country: NZ
Declared age: 20 years 6 months
Trade or occupation: Farm Hand
Height: 5 ft 8 in
Weight 153 lb
Chest measurement: Minimum, 33 in Maximum expansion 37 in
Approved by W Stewart Medical Officer Invercargill
Enlisted on 31st day of August 1914, at Invercargill
Joined on enlistment: Otago Infantry
Regimental No: 8/970
Date: 31/8/14
4 FORM – NO TITLE
Note: Illegible and inaccurate because of fading.
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: McIntosh
Christian Name: Charles Bruce
NZ Service 51 days
Overseas 336 days
Total 1 year 12 days
5 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 8/970
Regiment or Corps Otago Infantry Batn 10th
Rank Private
Name McIntosh Charles Bruce
Enlisted (a) 31.8.14
Terms of Service (a) duration of war
Service reckons from (a) 31.8.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
12.8.15; SMO Dunluce Castle; Disembarked to Hospital ex HS Dunluce Castle; Malta; 12/8/15; Dysentery A4510
16.8.15; C in C Malta; Died in hospital; Malta; 14.8.15; Dysentery A3932 WB 950
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
6 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: OIB Main Body
Rank: Privt
Surname: McIntosh
Christian Name: Chas Bruce
No: 8/970
Occupation: Farm Hand
Religion: Preby
Place of Birth: Winton
Date of Birth: 9.3. 1894
Last New Zealand address: Hedgehope
Last employer: Alex McLeod Hedgehope
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Father Chas McIntosh Hedgehope Southland
Medal action
Surname: McIntosh
Christian names: Charles Bruce
Reg No: 8/970
Casualty or reason for discharge: died of sickness
Legatee and address: Mrs J McIntosh (M) Hedgehope Southland
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mr C McIntosh (M) Hedgehope Southland
FILE STAMPED “MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 29 JAN 1924”
Issued:
1914 – 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Sick
Date: 14.8.15
Where soldier located: Malta
Message and Remarks: Died in Hosp Malta Dysentery 14th Aug 1915
BR9/2 Buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta
Died of sickness 78 - 24.8.15 Died of dysentery at Malta 14/8/15
Advice re medals auth to Mrs J McIntosh (M) Hedgehope Southland
STATEMENT OF SERVCIES OF McIntosh Chas Bruce No 8/970
Regiment or Corps: OIB
Rank: Pte
Date: 31/8/14
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name McIntosh, Chas Bruce
Reg No 8/970
Roll No 508170
Scroll despatched (Date) 21 JUN 1921
Plaque 16 NOV 1921
Recipient and address: Mr C McIntosh Hedgehope Southland
Written on top hand side “Cert posted 9.10.22”
7 Military History Sheet
Noter: Three of these on file – compilation follows:
No 8970
Name McIntosh, Charles Bruce - 10th Rgt – 8th (Southland) Reg crossed out
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days; Initials of Officer making Entry:
1 Service record: New Zealand; 31/8/14; 15/10/14; 46 days; CH
1 Service record: At sea Transport No 9; 15/10/14 (note: date is wrong it should be 16/10/14; Disembarked Alexandria 3/12/14; 49 days; CH
1 Service record
10 Name and address of next of kin: Charles McIntosh (father) Hedgehope
Intended place of residence on discharge: Hedgehope
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 8/790
NAME: McIntosh Charles Bruce
Regiment of Corps: Otago Infantry
Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c: Attested
Rank: Private
Dates: 31/8/14
Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry: Illegible
8 Short Form of Will
In the event of my death I give to
(a) Mrs C McIntosh
(
All money now due to me in NZ & also all my belongings *and I give to -
(a) Miss Jessie McIntosh
(
a little Egyptian box and watch chain which is in my kit. Signature C B McIntosh
Date 30 Jan 1915
STATE REG NUMBER 8/970
Written on this form is “Next of kin Charles McIntosh Hedgehope”
FORM STAMPED “DEFENCE EF RECORDS 17 JAN 1916 RECEIVED”
FORM STAMPED “DEFENCE EF RECORDS 18 JAN 1916 RECEIVED”
Reference source
Agency: AABK
Series: 18805
Accession: W5544
Box / item: 74
Record: 0073858
Zack
Wayne
Information on McKain, 6/686 Private, Thomas Canterbury Infantry Battalion, 13 Coy (North Canterbury and Westland) for you.
This file is 17 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are seven documents (1 to 7) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
Thomas McKain was born in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand on 8th April 1888.
He underwent his medical examination and attested on 14 August 1914 at Greymouth, South Island New Zealand. On enlistment he joined the Canterbury Infantry Battalion 13th Coy (North Canterbury and Westland). His prior military experience was two years with the Hutt Valley Rifles Lower Hutt - No 11/105.
His ‘declared age' on enlistment was 26 years 4 months.
Thomas was a ‘wood machinist’ by occupation’ working for Shatford Blair & Co Greymouth, South Island, New Zealand. Thomas was single. His legal next of kin is recorded as his father Mr Daniel McKain, Weraroa, Levin, North Island, New Zealand.
Thomas McKain’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 142 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “good”. The only “slight defect” noted was that “part of finger left hand absent.” His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes blue and colour of hair fair. His religious profession was Anglican.
He departed Wellington New Zealand on HMNZT No 11 (“Athenic”) on 16 October 1914 as part of the Main Body. OC Troops Col A H Russell, CMG and Ship’s Master J E Crossland. He disembarked in Alexandria, Egypt on 3 December 1914. He would have arrived in Anzac Cove via Lemnos on 25 April 1915 on board either the ‘Itonus’ or the Lutzow’ with the rest of the Canterbury Infantry Battalion – unfortunately the file doesn’t record this detail.
On 8 May 1915 he was wounded for the first time (GSW thigh) and sent to Alexandria on the Hospital Ship ‘Franconia’ where he was admitted to 15th General Hospital. He recovered and was sent to the Convalescent Camp at Mustapha where he was well enough to be returned to his unit in Gallipoli where he joined them on 1 June 1915. However, on 10 July 1915 he was wounded for the second time’ this time by a Turkish bomb that caused injuries to his foot and hand. He was admitted to the 1st Australia Casualty Clearing Station, transferred to a fleet sweeper and transported to Malta where he was admitted to hospital on 18 July 1915 where he was described as “dangerously ill.”
He died from tetanus on 23 July 1915 and was buried on 24 July 1915 at Pieta Cemetery, Malta, Grave no 2 Row 2B.
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 6/686
NAME MCKAIN Thomas
Regiment 13th
Group: 11
Faintly written “his will in book” (NOTE – there is no will on this file.)
2 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: CIB
Rank: Private
Surname: McKain
Christian Name: Thomas
No: 6/686
Occupation: Wood machinist
Religion: Anglican
Place of Birth: Lower Hutt
Date of Birth: 8.4.1888
Last New Zealand address: Paroa Westland
Last employer: Shatford Blair & Co Greymouth
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Daniel McKain (Father) Weraroa Levin
Service
Information shown in order as: Country or Troopship; Date From:
NZ; 14/8/14
Foreign; 16.10.14
Medal action
FILE DETAILS MISSING BUT STAMPED: “MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 26 JAN 1924”
Wounds
Information shown in order as: Date; Where Soldier located, and Message and Remarks:
8.5.15; Dardanelles; Wnd
9.5.15; Dardanelles; Adm to “Franconia” GSW thigh
12.5.15; Alexandria; Adm to Hosp (15th Gen Hosp)
15.5.15; Mustapha; Transfd to Con Camp
10.7.15; Dardanelles; Wounded
10.7.15; Dardanelles; Adm to Clearing Stat & trans to sweeper Bombard foot & hand
18.7.15; Malta; Adm to hosp
18.7.15; Malta; Dang ill
Sick
AFB103 23.7.15 Malta Died of tetanus
BR9/2 Buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta
Died of sickness 25/7/15 Tetanus 23rd July 1915 Buried 24.7.15 Pieta cemetery, Malta Grave no 2 Row 2B
Medals to Mr D McKain Weraroa Levin 13.1.21
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF McKain Thomas No 6/686
Regiment or Corp: CIB
Rank: Private
Date: 14/8/14
Died 23/7/15
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: McKain Thos
Reg No: 6/686
Roll No: 508205
Scroll despatched: (Date) 22 JUN 1922
Plaque: 23 FEB 1922
Recipient and address: Mr Daniel McKain Weraroa Levin
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 9.10.22 CG”
Issued:
1914 – 25 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
3 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Note: Two of these forms exist.
Regimental Number 6/686
Regiment or Corps Canterbury In Bn (13th)
Rank Pte Name: McKain Thomas
Enlisted (a) 14.8.14
Terms of Service (a) period of war
Service reckons from (a) 14.8.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
15/5/15; OC CIB; Wounded; Dardanelles; 8/5/15; AFB213
BLANK; HMT “Franconia”; Adm to “Franconia”; Dardanelles; 9/5/15; A36 GS wd thigh
12/5/15; 15th Gen Hosp; Adm to Hospital; Alexandria; 12/5/15; A36
21/5/15; 15th Gen Hosp; Transfd to Con Camp; Mustapha; 15/5/15; A36
BLANK; O/C Adv Base; Attached to strength NZ Adv Base; Mustapha; 18/5/15; AF B213
21/5/15; O/C Adv Base; Embarked for; Dardanelles; 26/5/15; Emb roll
6/6/16; O/C CIB; Rejoined unit; Dardanelles; 1/6/15; AF B213
11/7/15; O/C CIB; Wounded; Dardanelles; 10/7/15; AF B213
11/7/15; 1st Aus CCS; Adm to Clearing Stat & transfd to sweeper; Dardanelles; 10/7/15; A36 C2540 Bomb wd foot & hand
18/7/15; Malta; Adm to Hospital; Malta; 18/7/15; A1991
21/7/15; C in C Malta; Dangerously ill; Malta; 18/7/15; Cablegram WB677 A1411
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
4 Form No title
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions reductions, transfers, casualties etc during active service, as reported on Army Form B213, Army Form A36 or in other official documents; Place; Date; Remarks taken from Army Form B213, Army Form A36 or other official documents:
24/7/15; C in C Malta; Died of tetanus; Malta; 23/7/15; Cablegram WB 700 A1588
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 6/686
Name McKain Thomas
Regiment or Unit: 13th (I C & W) CHECK
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? McKain Thomas
2 Where were you born? Lower Hutt Wellington
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 8th April 1888 ticked
5 What is your trade or calling? Wood machinist
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Paroa Westland
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Shatford Blair & Co Greymouth
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. Hutt Volunteers 2 years resigned
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Thomas McKain do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Thomas McKain
Signature of Witness Wm S Austin Major
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Thomas McKain, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Greymouth, NZ on this 14 day of August 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer Wm S Austin Major
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of McKain Thomas on Enlistment
Apparent age: 26 years - months
Height: 5 feet 9 inches
Weight: 142 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 34 ½ inches Maximum 38 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Fair
Religious profession: Anglican
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye D - 6
Sight: Left eye D 6
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids?
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? Part of finger left hand absent
Remarks
Fit for Field Force
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
August 14th 1914
SIGNED A? Wilson Capt Medical Officer
6 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: McKain
Christian Name: Thomas
Examined On 14th day of August, 1914
At Greymouth
Birthplace Town Lower Hutt
Country NZ
Declared age: 26 years 4 months
Trade or occupation Wood machinist
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Weight 142 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 34½ in Maximum expansion 38 in
Enlisted on 14th day of August 1914, at Greymouth
Joined on enlistment: Canterbury Infantry Battn
Regimental No: 6/686
Date: 14.8.14
7 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3 Military History Sheet
NOTE: Three of these forms exist – compilation follows
No 11/105 (Number for Hutt Valley Rifles)
No 6/686
Name McKain Thomas
Information shown in order as: Country, From, To, Days, Initials of Officer making Entry:
1 Service record: Hutt Valley Rifles Lower Hutt - 2 years, - all else blank
1 Service record: NZ; Aug 14 1914; 14/10/14; 63 days; FWM
1 Service record: At sea HMNZT No 11, 15/10/14 (date should be 16/10/14) Disembarked Alexandria 3.12.14; 50 days; JJS
1 Service record: Egypt; 4.12.14; all else blank
10 Name and address of next of kin: Daniel McKain Weraroa North Island
Intended place of residence on discharge: Greymouth W Coast South Island New Zealand
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
In formation shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
Cant Infty Battn; Dardanelles Wounded; Pvt; 14/8/14; F D Maurice Lieut
13th Coy CIB; Embkd for D’nelles to rejoin unit; Pvt; 26.5.15; Geo Dick
13th Coy CIB; Rejoined unit D’nelles; Pvt; 1.6.15; GD
Form STAMPED: “Dardanelles Wounded 16 May 1915”
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5544
Box / item 76
Record 0074092
Zack
Information on McKain, 6/686 Private, Thomas Canterbury Infantry Battalion, 13 Coy (North Canterbury and Westland) for you.
This file is 17 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are seven documents (1 to 7) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
Thomas McKain was born in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand on 8th April 1888.
He underwent his medical examination and attested on 14 August 1914 at Greymouth, South Island New Zealand. On enlistment he joined the Canterbury Infantry Battalion 13th Coy (North Canterbury and Westland). His prior military experience was two years with the Hutt Valley Rifles Lower Hutt - No 11/105.
His ‘declared age' on enlistment was 26 years 4 months.
Thomas was a ‘wood machinist’ by occupation’ working for Shatford Blair & Co Greymouth, South Island, New Zealand. Thomas was single. His legal next of kin is recorded as his father Mr Daniel McKain, Weraroa, Levin, North Island, New Zealand.
Thomas McKain’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 142 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “good”. The only “slight defect” noted was that “part of finger left hand absent.” His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes blue and colour of hair fair. His religious profession was Anglican.
He departed Wellington New Zealand on HMNZT No 11 (“Athenic”) on 16 October 1914 as part of the Main Body. OC Troops Col A H Russell, CMG and Ship’s Master J E Crossland. He disembarked in Alexandria, Egypt on 3 December 1914. He would have arrived in Anzac Cove via Lemnos on 25 April 1915 on board either the ‘Itonus’ or the Lutzow’ with the rest of the Canterbury Infantry Battalion – unfortunately the file doesn’t record this detail.
On 8 May 1915 he was wounded for the first time (GSW thigh) and sent to Alexandria on the Hospital Ship ‘Franconia’ where he was admitted to 15th General Hospital. He recovered and was sent to the Convalescent Camp at Mustapha where he was well enough to be returned to his unit in Gallipoli where he joined them on 1 June 1915. However, on 10 July 1915 he was wounded for the second time’ this time by a Turkish bomb that caused injuries to his foot and hand. He was admitted to the 1st Australia Casualty Clearing Station, transferred to a fleet sweeper and transported to Malta where he was admitted to hospital on 18 July 1915 where he was described as “dangerously ill.”
He died from tetanus on 23 July 1915 and was buried on 24 July 1915 at Pieta Cemetery, Malta, Grave no 2 Row 2B.
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 6/686
NAME MCKAIN Thomas
Regiment 13th
Group: 11
Faintly written “his will in book” (NOTE – there is no will on this file.)
2 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: CIB
Rank: Private
Surname: McKain
Christian Name: Thomas
No: 6/686
Occupation: Wood machinist
Religion: Anglican
Place of Birth: Lower Hutt
Date of Birth: 8.4.1888
Last New Zealand address: Paroa Westland
Last employer: Shatford Blair & Co Greymouth
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Daniel McKain (Father) Weraroa Levin
Service
Information shown in order as: Country or Troopship; Date From:
NZ; 14/8/14
Foreign; 16.10.14
Medal action
FILE DETAILS MISSING BUT STAMPED: “MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 26 JAN 1924”
Wounds
Information shown in order as: Date; Where Soldier located, and Message and Remarks:
8.5.15; Dardanelles; Wnd
9.5.15; Dardanelles; Adm to “Franconia” GSW thigh
12.5.15; Alexandria; Adm to Hosp (15th Gen Hosp)
15.5.15; Mustapha; Transfd to Con Camp
10.7.15; Dardanelles; Wounded
10.7.15; Dardanelles; Adm to Clearing Stat & trans to sweeper Bombard foot & hand
18.7.15; Malta; Adm to hosp
18.7.15; Malta; Dang ill
Sick
AFB103 23.7.15 Malta Died of tetanus
BR9/2 Buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta
Died of sickness 25/7/15 Tetanus 23rd July 1915 Buried 24.7.15 Pieta cemetery, Malta Grave no 2 Row 2B
Medals to Mr D McKain Weraroa Levin 13.1.21
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF McKain Thomas No 6/686
Regiment or Corp: CIB
Rank: Private
Date: 14/8/14
Died 23/7/15
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: McKain Thos
Reg No: 6/686
Roll No: 508205
Scroll despatched: (Date) 22 JUN 1922
Plaque: 23 FEB 1922
Recipient and address: Mr Daniel McKain Weraroa Levin
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 9.10.22 CG”
Issued:
1914 – 25 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
3 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Note: Two of these forms exist.
Regimental Number 6/686
Regiment or Corps Canterbury In Bn (13th)
Rank Pte Name: McKain Thomas
Enlisted (a) 14.8.14
Terms of Service (a) period of war
Service reckons from (a) 14.8.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
15/5/15; OC CIB; Wounded; Dardanelles; 8/5/15; AFB213
BLANK; HMT “Franconia”; Adm to “Franconia”; Dardanelles; 9/5/15; A36 GS wd thigh
12/5/15; 15th Gen Hosp; Adm to Hospital; Alexandria; 12/5/15; A36
21/5/15; 15th Gen Hosp; Transfd to Con Camp; Mustapha; 15/5/15; A36
BLANK; O/C Adv Base; Attached to strength NZ Adv Base; Mustapha; 18/5/15; AF B213
21/5/15; O/C Adv Base; Embarked for; Dardanelles; 26/5/15; Emb roll
6/6/16; O/C CIB; Rejoined unit; Dardanelles; 1/6/15; AF B213
11/7/15; O/C CIB; Wounded; Dardanelles; 10/7/15; AF B213
11/7/15; 1st Aus CCS; Adm to Clearing Stat & transfd to sweeper; Dardanelles; 10/7/15; A36 C2540 Bomb wd foot & hand
18/7/15; Malta; Adm to Hospital; Malta; 18/7/15; A1991
21/7/15; C in C Malta; Dangerously ill; Malta; 18/7/15; Cablegram WB677 A1411
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
4 Form No title
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions reductions, transfers, casualties etc during active service, as reported on Army Form B213, Army Form A36 or in other official documents; Place; Date; Remarks taken from Army Form B213, Army Form A36 or other official documents:
24/7/15; C in C Malta; Died of tetanus; Malta; 23/7/15; Cablegram WB 700 A1588
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 6/686
Name McKain Thomas
Regiment or Unit: 13th (I C & W) CHECK
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? McKain Thomas
2 Where were you born? Lower Hutt Wellington
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 8th April 1888 ticked
5 What is your trade or calling? Wood machinist
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Paroa Westland
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Shatford Blair & Co Greymouth
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. Hutt Volunteers 2 years resigned
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Thomas McKain do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Thomas McKain
Signature of Witness Wm S Austin Major
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Thomas McKain, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Greymouth, NZ on this 14 day of August 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer Wm S Austin Major
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of McKain Thomas on Enlistment
Apparent age: 26 years - months
Height: 5 feet 9 inches
Weight: 142 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 34 ½ inches Maximum 38 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Fair
Religious profession: Anglican
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye D - 6
Sight: Left eye D 6
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids?
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? Part of finger left hand absent
Remarks
Fit for Field Force
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
August 14th 1914
SIGNED A? Wilson Capt Medical Officer
6 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: McKain
Christian Name: Thomas
Examined On 14th day of August, 1914
At Greymouth
Birthplace Town Lower Hutt
Country NZ
Declared age: 26 years 4 months
Trade or occupation Wood machinist
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Weight 142 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 34½ in Maximum expansion 38 in
Enlisted on 14th day of August 1914, at Greymouth
Joined on enlistment: Canterbury Infantry Battn
Regimental No: 6/686
Date: 14.8.14
7 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3 Military History Sheet
NOTE: Three of these forms exist – compilation follows
No 11/105 (Number for Hutt Valley Rifles)
No 6/686
Name McKain Thomas
Information shown in order as: Country, From, To, Days, Initials of Officer making Entry:
1 Service record: Hutt Valley Rifles Lower Hutt - 2 years, - all else blank
1 Service record: NZ; Aug 14 1914; 14/10/14; 63 days; FWM
1 Service record: At sea HMNZT No 11, 15/10/14 (date should be 16/10/14) Disembarked Alexandria 3.12.14; 50 days; JJS
1 Service record: Egypt; 4.12.14; all else blank
10 Name and address of next of kin: Daniel McKain Weraroa North Island
Intended place of residence on discharge: Greymouth W Coast South Island New Zealand
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
In formation shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
Cant Infty Battn; Dardanelles Wounded; Pvt; 14/8/14; F D Maurice Lieut
13th Coy CIB; Embkd for D’nelles to rejoin unit; Pvt; 26.5.15; Geo Dick
13th Coy CIB; Rejoined unit D’nelles; Pvt; 1.6.15; GD
Form STAMPED: “Dardanelles Wounded 16 May 1915”
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5544
Box / item 76
Record 0074092
Zack
Wayne
Information on MILES, 8/600 Private, Arthur, Otago Infantry Battalion for you.
This file is 21 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are 12 documents (1 to 12) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
I have not completed researching this man, as another file exists that I haven’t yet got to.
Overview
Arthur Miles was born in Dunedin, South Island New Zealand in 1884. The file gives no specific day or month.
He underwent his medical examination and attested on 17 August 1914 at Dunedin, South Island New Zealand. On enlistment – 24 August 1914- he joined the 4th Otago Infantry Battalion.
His ‘declared age' on enlistment was 32 years.
Arthur was a ‘drainer’ (drain layer) by occupation working for the Dunedin City Council and residing at Glasgow Rd Dunedin. He was single. His legal next of kin is recorded as Mrs Susan Miles (mother) 258A High St Dunedin.
Arthur Miles’ medical description on enlistment was that he was 6 feet tall and weighed 169 lb. The condition of his teeth was not described. The only “slight defect” noted was that he had "slight varicocele on L side ent.” His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes bluish grey and colour of hair black. His religious profession was Anglican.
He departed Wellington New Zealand on HMNZT No 5 (“Ruapehu”) on 16 October 1914 as part of the Main Body. OC Troops Lt Col T W MacDonald, and Ship’s Master Clifford. Arthur disembarked in Alexandria, Egypt on 3 December 1914. He got into a bit of strife in March 1915 at Zeitoun when he was absent from parade and received 7 days punishment by being confined to barracks by Major Price 8/1094.
Arthur missed the landing on 25 April 1915 because had been hospitalised in Malta from 1 April 1915. His file records that he was discharged from hospital in Malta on 30 June 1915 and attached to the strength of the advanced base depot at Mustapha on 7 July 1915. He embarked for the Dardanelles from Alexandria on 9 July 1915 and rejoined the Otago Infantry Battalion unit on 14 July 1915. 29 days later he was wounded (nature not known) on 12 August 1915 and transported to hospital in Malta where he was reported on 21 August 1915 as “dangerously ill.”
On 31st January 1915 he had made out a short will where he bequeathed to his mother Mrs Susan Miles “all my personal belongings and all money due to me.” The appropriate amount was £15.7.0.
He died in hospital of dysentery on 25 August 1915 – 13 days after leaving Gallipoli.
He had survived just over 4 weeks on Gallipoli.
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: OIR
Rank: Pte
Surname: Miles
Christian Name: Arthur
No: 8/600
Occupation: drain layer
Religion: C of E
Place of Birth: Dunedin
Date of Birth: /1884
Last New Zealand address: Glasgow Rd Dunedin
Last employer: City Council Dunedin
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Mrs Susan Miles (mother) 258A High St Dunedin other addresses crossed out are 4 Glasgow Rd, 13 Cutten St Dunedin Sth
Mr Thos Miles (father) address 39 Reid Rd Dunedin Sth crossed out as well as 258A High St
Medal action
Rank at death: Pte
Highest rank held:
Reg No: 8/600
Country resident in: In case of death, country next of kin are resident in: NZ
Casualty or reason for discharge: died of sickness
Legatee and address: Mrs Susan Miles addresses crossed out 39 Reid Rd Dunedin Sth, 258A High St Dunedin Note “G advise not found at this ad 11/5/28
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Thos Miles (F) 39 Reid Rd Dunedin Sth crossed out
Issued
1914 – 25 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Miles Arthur No 8/600
Regiment or Corp: OIB
Rank: Pte
Date: 24/8/14
Died of dysentery August 26th 1915 (note date incorrect!)
CONDUCT SHEET
Regiment or Corps: OIB
Place: Zeitoun
Date: 1.3.15
Offence: Absent from parade at 7.30 am & covered up on file
Punishment: 7 days C B
Authority for Entry: Major Price
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Miles Arthur
Reg No 8/600
Roll No 509097
Scroll despatched (Date) 20 JUN 1921
Plaque 15 DEC 1921
Recipient and address: Mr Thos Miles 258A High St Dunedin
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 20.10.22 GLB”
Sick
AFB103 Malta Died in hospital of dysentery 25.8.15 death certificate made out for 25th Aug
? 30.3.17 Buried in Malta (Pieta cemetery)
Died of sickness 31/8/15 Died of dysentery 26th August
Pension
MEDALS to Mrs S Miles (M) 258A High St Dunedin
2 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Note: Two of these forms exist on the file – compilation follows.
Regimental Number 8/600
Regiment or Corps Otago Infantry Battn
Rank Private Name Miles Arthur
Enlisted (a) 24.8.14
Terms of Service (a) Duration of war
Service reckons from (a) 24.8.14
Information in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
BLANK; BLANK; Attested; Dunedin NZ; 24.8.15; BLANK
BLANK; Malta; Discharged from Hospital; Malta; 30.6.15; Nominal Roll A326
9.7.15; O/C Adv Base Depot; Attached strength of Adv Base Depot; Mustapha; 7.7.15; B213
9.7.15; O/C Adv Base Depot; Embarked for Dardanelles; Alexandria; 9.7.15; Nominal Roll
16.7.15; O/C OIB; Rejoined unit; Dardanelles; 14.7.15; B213
14.8.15; O/C OIB; Wounded in action; Dardanelles; 12.8.15; B213 14.8.15
25.8.15; C in C Malta; Dangerously ill; Malta; 21.8.15; WB1107 A5155
31.8.15; C in C Malta; Died in hospital of dysentery; Malta; 25.8.15; WB1168 A5692
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
3 Document (typed) No title
8/600 PRIVATE ARTHUR MILES
Personal Details
Date and place of birth: 1884 Dunedin
Religion: Anglican
Marital status: Single
Occupation: Drain layer
Employer: City Council Dunedin
Description
Height 6 feet
Weight 169 pounds
Complexion Fair
Eyes Bluish Grey
Hair Black
Next of kin Mrs Susan Miles
Service record
War Time Service: Marched into camp on 24 August 1914
Rank: Private
Unit: Otago Infantry Battalion
Chronological sequence of postings, hospitalisation and promotions:
Embarked from NZ on His Majesty’s Troop Ship Number 5 SS RUAPEHU on 16 October 1914
Disembarked at Alexandria on 3 December 1914
Discharged from Hospital: Malta on 30 June 1915
Attached to Advance Base, Mustapha on 7 July 1915
Embarked from Alexandria for the Dardanelles on 9 July 1915
Rejoined Otago Infantry Battalion on 14 July 1915
Wounded in action on 12 August 1915
Died in hospital, Malta of dysentery on 25 August 1915
Medals Awarded
1914-15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Note: The above is unusal to be a soldier's file and the source is probably from a relative seeking a copy of the file.
4 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 8/600
NAME Miles, Arthur
Regiment Otago Infantry
Group: 13
5 FORM NO TITLE – VERY FADED
This form is very faded.
Casualty and date: Died of dysentery 28.8.15
If paybook received BLANK
If paybook form of will executed Yes copy on file
Any evidence of a will
If being administrated state name mostly illegible looks something like ‘Public Trustee to administer will for mother’?
If pension granted BLANK
If Probate or Letters of Administration granted BLANK
Balance £13.13.4
Remarks BLANK
Initials of Officer illegible
Date: 23.5.16
6 MEMO
21st February 1916
8/600
MEMORANDUM FOR:
The Public Trustee
WELLINGTON
8/600 Private A Miles deceased
The following particulars regarding the above-named soldier are forwarded for the favour fo your instructions as to the disposal of the balance of pay due to his estate.
(1) Occupation and address in civil life: Drainer, Glasgow Road DUNEDIN SOUTH
(2) Where he has left a will or not. Yes. With you.
(3) Name, relationship (if any) and address of next-of-kin Mrs Susan Miles (Mother) 13 Cutten Street DUNEDIN SOUTH
(4) Amount due. £15.7.0 approximate
(5) A certificate of death is enclosed
(Sgd) G C RODDA
Quartermaster –General (4)
Enclosure
(COPY)
7 Will
8/600 A Miles
SHORT FORM OF WILL
In the event of my death I give to Mrs Susan Miles all my personal belongings and all money due to me
A Miles 8/600
31st January 1915
STAMPED QMG (A) FILE 2 JAN 1916 W H W”
8 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 8/600
Name Miles Arthur
Regiment or Unit: 4th Regt
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Miles Arthur
2 Where were you born? Dunedin
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 1884
5 What is your trade or calling? Drainer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? no
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Glasgow Rd Dunedin
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? City Council Dunedin
10 Are you married? no
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes / yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Arthur Miles do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit A Miles
Signature of Witness illegible
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Arthur Miles, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Dunedin, NZ on this 24 day of Aug 1914
Signature of Attesting Officer illegible
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Miles, Arthur on Enlistment
Apparent age: 32 years - months
Height: 6 feet
Weight: 12 st 1 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 35 inches Maximum 38 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Bluish grey
Colour of hair: Black
Religious profession: Anglican
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear GOOD
Hearing: Left ear GOOD
Colour vision GOOD
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? BLANK
Is he free from varicocele? Slight on L side
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
17 Aug 1914
SIGNED Alex R Falconer Medical Officer
9 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Miles
Christian Name: Arthur
Examined On 17 day of August, 1914
At Dunedin
Birthplace Town Dunedin
Country NZ
Declared age: 32 years
Trade or occupation Drainer
Height: 6 ft - in
Weight 169 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 35 in Maximum expansion 38 in
Physical development: Good
Marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease: None
Approved by A R Falconer Dunedin Medical Officer
Enlisted on 24 day of August 1914 at Dunedin
Joined on enlistment: 4th Otago Bn NZR
Regimental No: 8/600
Date: 24/8/14
10 Form – No title
Form is very faded and cannot be read in parts.
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Miles
Christian Name: Arthur
Station or Troopship: Anafarta Malta
Admission into hospital: 1.4.15
Discharge from Hospital: 27.5.15
Number of Days in Hospital: 57
11 Form – no title
Very faded – hence inaccurate numbers below
New Zealand 24.8.15
NZ Service 30 Days Overseas 337 days
Total NZEF service 1 year 2 days
12 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3 Military History Sheet
Note: Two of these exist on file – compilation follows.
No 8/600
Name Miles Arthur
Information in order as: Country; From; To; Days Initials of Officer making Entry:
1 Service record: NZ; 24/8/14; 15/10/14; 53 days; R Price
1 Service record: At sea HMNZT 5; 15/10/14; Disembarked Alexandria 3/12/14; 49 days; BLANK
1 Service record:
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mrs Susan Miles 11 Glasgow St Dunedin crossed out 13 Cutten Street Dunedin South
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
Information in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
Otago Infty; Attested; Pte; 24/8/14; Price
BLANK; DARDENLLES WOUNDED; BLANK; 12.8.15; BLANK
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5549
Box / item 22
Record 0080654
Zack
Information on MILES, 8/600 Private, Arthur, Otago Infantry Battalion for you.
This file is 21 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are 12 documents (1 to 12) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
I have not completed researching this man, as another file exists that I haven’t yet got to.
Overview
Arthur Miles was born in Dunedin, South Island New Zealand in 1884. The file gives no specific day or month.
He underwent his medical examination and attested on 17 August 1914 at Dunedin, South Island New Zealand. On enlistment – 24 August 1914- he joined the 4th Otago Infantry Battalion.
His ‘declared age' on enlistment was 32 years.
Arthur was a ‘drainer’ (drain layer) by occupation working for the Dunedin City Council and residing at Glasgow Rd Dunedin. He was single. His legal next of kin is recorded as Mrs Susan Miles (mother) 258A High St Dunedin.
Arthur Miles’ medical description on enlistment was that he was 6 feet tall and weighed 169 lb. The condition of his teeth was not described. The only “slight defect” noted was that he had "slight varicocele on L side ent.” His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes bluish grey and colour of hair black. His religious profession was Anglican.
He departed Wellington New Zealand on HMNZT No 5 (“Ruapehu”) on 16 October 1914 as part of the Main Body. OC Troops Lt Col T W MacDonald, and Ship’s Master Clifford. Arthur disembarked in Alexandria, Egypt on 3 December 1914. He got into a bit of strife in March 1915 at Zeitoun when he was absent from parade and received 7 days punishment by being confined to barracks by Major Price 8/1094.
Arthur missed the landing on 25 April 1915 because had been hospitalised in Malta from 1 April 1915. His file records that he was discharged from hospital in Malta on 30 June 1915 and attached to the strength of the advanced base depot at Mustapha on 7 July 1915. He embarked for the Dardanelles from Alexandria on 9 July 1915 and rejoined the Otago Infantry Battalion unit on 14 July 1915. 29 days later he was wounded (nature not known) on 12 August 1915 and transported to hospital in Malta where he was reported on 21 August 1915 as “dangerously ill.”
On 31st January 1915 he had made out a short will where he bequeathed to his mother Mrs Susan Miles “all my personal belongings and all money due to me.” The appropriate amount was £15.7.0.
He died in hospital of dysentery on 25 August 1915 – 13 days after leaving Gallipoli.
He had survived just over 4 weeks on Gallipoli.
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: OIR
Rank: Pte
Surname: Miles
Christian Name: Arthur
No: 8/600
Occupation: drain layer
Religion: C of E
Place of Birth: Dunedin
Date of Birth: /1884
Last New Zealand address: Glasgow Rd Dunedin
Last employer: City Council Dunedin
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Mrs Susan Miles (mother) 258A High St Dunedin other addresses crossed out are 4 Glasgow Rd, 13 Cutten St Dunedin Sth
Mr Thos Miles (father) address 39 Reid Rd Dunedin Sth crossed out as well as 258A High St
Medal action
Rank at death: Pte
Highest rank held:
Reg No: 8/600
Country resident in: In case of death, country next of kin are resident in: NZ
Casualty or reason for discharge: died of sickness
Legatee and address: Mrs Susan Miles addresses crossed out 39 Reid Rd Dunedin Sth, 258A High St Dunedin Note “G advise not found at this ad 11/5/28
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Thos Miles (F) 39 Reid Rd Dunedin Sth crossed out
Issued
1914 – 25 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Miles Arthur No 8/600
Regiment or Corp: OIB
Rank: Pte
Date: 24/8/14
Died of dysentery August 26th 1915 (note date incorrect!)
CONDUCT SHEET
Regiment or Corps: OIB
Place: Zeitoun
Date: 1.3.15
Offence: Absent from parade at 7.30 am & covered up on file
Punishment: 7 days C B
Authority for Entry: Major Price
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Miles Arthur
Reg No 8/600
Roll No 509097
Scroll despatched (Date) 20 JUN 1921
Plaque 15 DEC 1921
Recipient and address: Mr Thos Miles 258A High St Dunedin
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 20.10.22 GLB”
Sick
AFB103 Malta Died in hospital of dysentery 25.8.15 death certificate made out for 25th Aug
? 30.3.17 Buried in Malta (Pieta cemetery)
Died of sickness 31/8/15 Died of dysentery 26th August
Pension
MEDALS to Mrs S Miles (M) 258A High St Dunedin
2 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Note: Two of these forms exist on the file – compilation follows.
Regimental Number 8/600
Regiment or Corps Otago Infantry Battn
Rank Private Name Miles Arthur
Enlisted (a) 24.8.14
Terms of Service (a) Duration of war
Service reckons from (a) 24.8.14
Information in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
BLANK; BLANK; Attested; Dunedin NZ; 24.8.15; BLANK
BLANK; Malta; Discharged from Hospital; Malta; 30.6.15; Nominal Roll A326
9.7.15; O/C Adv Base Depot; Attached strength of Adv Base Depot; Mustapha; 7.7.15; B213
9.7.15; O/C Adv Base Depot; Embarked for Dardanelles; Alexandria; 9.7.15; Nominal Roll
16.7.15; O/C OIB; Rejoined unit; Dardanelles; 14.7.15; B213
14.8.15; O/C OIB; Wounded in action; Dardanelles; 12.8.15; B213 14.8.15
25.8.15; C in C Malta; Dangerously ill; Malta; 21.8.15; WB1107 A5155
31.8.15; C in C Malta; Died in hospital of dysentery; Malta; 25.8.15; WB1168 A5692
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
3 Document (typed) No title
8/600 PRIVATE ARTHUR MILES
Personal Details
Date and place of birth: 1884 Dunedin
Religion: Anglican
Marital status: Single
Occupation: Drain layer
Employer: City Council Dunedin
Description
Height 6 feet
Weight 169 pounds
Complexion Fair
Eyes Bluish Grey
Hair Black
Next of kin Mrs Susan Miles
Service record
War Time Service: Marched into camp on 24 August 1914
Rank: Private
Unit: Otago Infantry Battalion
Chronological sequence of postings, hospitalisation and promotions:
Embarked from NZ on His Majesty’s Troop Ship Number 5 SS RUAPEHU on 16 October 1914
Disembarked at Alexandria on 3 December 1914
Discharged from Hospital: Malta on 30 June 1915
Attached to Advance Base, Mustapha on 7 July 1915
Embarked from Alexandria for the Dardanelles on 9 July 1915
Rejoined Otago Infantry Battalion on 14 July 1915
Wounded in action on 12 August 1915
Died in hospital, Malta of dysentery on 25 August 1915
Medals Awarded
1914-15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Note: The above is unusal to be a soldier's file and the source is probably from a relative seeking a copy of the file.
4 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 8/600
NAME Miles, Arthur
Regiment Otago Infantry
Group: 13
5 FORM NO TITLE – VERY FADED
This form is very faded.
Casualty and date: Died of dysentery 28.8.15
If paybook received BLANK
If paybook form of will executed Yes copy on file
Any evidence of a will
If being administrated state name mostly illegible looks something like ‘Public Trustee to administer will for mother’?
If pension granted BLANK
If Probate or Letters of Administration granted BLANK
Balance £13.13.4
Remarks BLANK
Initials of Officer illegible
Date: 23.5.16
6 MEMO
21st February 1916
8/600
MEMORANDUM FOR:
The Public Trustee
WELLINGTON
8/600 Private A Miles deceased
The following particulars regarding the above-named soldier are forwarded for the favour fo your instructions as to the disposal of the balance of pay due to his estate.
(1) Occupation and address in civil life: Drainer, Glasgow Road DUNEDIN SOUTH
(2) Where he has left a will or not. Yes. With you.
(3) Name, relationship (if any) and address of next-of-kin Mrs Susan Miles (Mother) 13 Cutten Street DUNEDIN SOUTH
(4) Amount due. £15.7.0 approximate
(5) A certificate of death is enclosed
(Sgd) G C RODDA
Quartermaster –General (4)
Enclosure
(COPY)
7 Will
8/600 A Miles
SHORT FORM OF WILL
In the event of my death I give to Mrs Susan Miles all my personal belongings and all money due to me
A Miles 8/600
31st January 1915
STAMPED QMG (A) FILE 2 JAN 1916 W H W”
8 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 8/600
Name Miles Arthur
Regiment or Unit: 4th Regt
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Miles Arthur
2 Where were you born? Dunedin
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 1884
5 What is your trade or calling? Drainer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? no
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Glasgow Rd Dunedin
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? City Council Dunedin
10 Are you married? no
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes / yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Arthur Miles do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit A Miles
Signature of Witness illegible
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Arthur Miles, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Dunedin, NZ on this 24 day of Aug 1914
Signature of Attesting Officer illegible
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Miles, Arthur on Enlistment
Apparent age: 32 years - months
Height: 6 feet
Weight: 12 st 1 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 35 inches Maximum 38 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Bluish grey
Colour of hair: Black
Religious profession: Anglican
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear GOOD
Hearing: Left ear GOOD
Colour vision GOOD
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? BLANK
Is he free from varicocele? Slight on L side
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
17 Aug 1914
SIGNED Alex R Falconer Medical Officer
9 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Miles
Christian Name: Arthur
Examined On 17 day of August, 1914
At Dunedin
Birthplace Town Dunedin
Country NZ
Declared age: 32 years
Trade or occupation Drainer
Height: 6 ft - in
Weight 169 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 35 in Maximum expansion 38 in
Physical development: Good
Marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease: None
Approved by A R Falconer Dunedin Medical Officer
Enlisted on 24 day of August 1914 at Dunedin
Joined on enlistment: 4th Otago Bn NZR
Regimental No: 8/600
Date: 24/8/14
10 Form – No title
Form is very faded and cannot be read in parts.
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Miles
Christian Name: Arthur
Station or Troopship: Anafarta Malta
Admission into hospital: 1.4.15
Discharge from Hospital: 27.5.15
Number of Days in Hospital: 57
11 Form – no title
Very faded – hence inaccurate numbers below
New Zealand 24.8.15
NZ Service 30 Days Overseas 337 days
Total NZEF service 1 year 2 days
12 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3 Military History Sheet
Note: Two of these exist on file – compilation follows.
No 8/600
Name Miles Arthur
Information in order as: Country; From; To; Days Initials of Officer making Entry:
1 Service record: NZ; 24/8/14; 15/10/14; 53 days; R Price
1 Service record: At sea HMNZT 5; 15/10/14; Disembarked Alexandria 3/12/14; 49 days; BLANK
1 Service record:
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mrs Susan Miles 11 Glasgow St Dunedin crossed out 13 Cutten Street Dunedin South
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
Information in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
Otago Infty; Attested; Pte; 24/8/14; Price
BLANK; DARDENLLES WOUNDED; BLANK; 12.8.15; BLANK
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5549
Box / item 22
Record 0080654
Zack
Wayne
Information on MERRICK, John Joseph, 12/2032 Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Coy, 4th reinforcements for you.
There are 20 pages on this file with nine files (1 – 9) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file. I have a photo of this man, which I will send you.
Overview
John Joseph Merrick was born in Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand in 1889 – no month or date provided.
John Merrick underwent his medical examination on 15 January 1915; place not given, and he attested on 16 January 1915 at Trentham. On enlistment he joined, as a private No 12/2032, the Auckland Infantry Battalion, A coy, 4th reinforcements. It is recorded that he ‘attested’ at Trentham, New Zealand on 17 January 1915. His service reckons from the 16 January 1915.
John Merrick’s apparent age' on enlistment was 25 years.
He also had two brothers - Alexander (12/172) who served with the Auckland Infantry Battalion and George (8/3354) who served with the Otago Infantry Battalion.
John was a ‘boundary rider’ by occupation’ working for Mr Thorn Buckland, South Head, Kaipara, New Zealand. He was single. His recorded next of kin was his father Mr Jacob Merrick, 12 Ireland Street, Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand.
John’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighed 11 stone 6 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.” His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes grey and colour of hair light brown. His religious profession was described on one document as ‘Methodist’ and on another as ‘Church of England.’
He left New Zealand on 17 April 1915 with the 4th reinforcements (2,254 troops) on HMNZT 21 (‘Willochra’) and arrived in Suez on 25 May 1915. He was inoculated against typhoid prior to leaving New Zealand on 28 February 1915 and 7 March 1915 and again on 1 May 1915 on board the transport. Interesting that his conduct sheet file records that on 1 May 1915 he forfeited 5 days pay for overstaying his leave – presumably on a transport stopover on the journey to Egypt.
He joined his Auckland Infantry unit at Dardanelles on 8 June 1915. On 16 August 1915 he received a gun shot wound to his neck and was taken by the Hospital Ship ‘Gascon’ to Malta where he was first described as “dangerously ill” on 21 August 1915 and then on 24 August 1915 he died in hospital from a haemorrhage as a result of his wound received in action. He was buried on 24 August 1915 in Pieta Cemetery, Malta, Grave No 4 Row 11a.
He lasted 8 days after being wounded.
He had survived almost 10 weeks on Gallipoli.
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: AIB
Rank: Pte
Surname: Merrick
Christian Name: John Joseph
No: 12/2032
Occupation: Boundary rider
Religion: Meth
Place of Birth: Auckland
Date of Birth: /89
Last New Zealand address: Ireland Street Ponsonby
Last employer: Mr Thorn Buckland South Head Kaipara
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Jacob Merrick (father) Ireland Street Ponsonby
Service
NZ; Date from 16.1.15
Foreign; Date from 17.4.15
Medal action
Reg No: 12/2032
Country resident in: In case of death, country next of kin are resident in: NZ
Casualty or reason for discharge: died of wounds
Legatee and address: “no evidence is held”
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mr Jacob Merrick (F) 12 Ireland St Ponsonby
STAMPED “MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 29 NOV 1923”
Service medal issued:
1914 – 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Advice re medals authorised to Mr J Merrick (F) 12 Ireland St Ponsonby Auckland
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Merrick, John Joseph No 12/2032
Regiment or Corp: AIB
Rank: Pte
Date: 16.1.15
CONDUCT SHEET
Date: 1/5/15
Offence - overstaying leave
Punishment forfeits 5 days pay
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Merrick John Jos
Reg No: 12/2032
Roll No: 509053
Scroll despatched (Date): 18 JUN 1921
Plaque: 14 DEC 1921
Recipient and address: Mr Jacob Merrick Ireland St Ponsonby Auckland
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 18.10.22 GLB”
Buried Aug 24 1915 Pieta Cemetery Malta Grave No 4 Row 11a
2 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 12/2032
Regiment or Corps Auckd Infy Batt
Rank Private
Name Merrick John Joseph
Enlisted (a) 16/1/15
Terms of Service (a) period of war
Service reckons from (a) 16/1/15
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
16/8/15; HS “Gascon”; Admitd to Hosp; Malta; 16/8/15; GSWd neck Nom Roll A5690
21/8/15; Commandant of Malta; Placed on dangersly ill list; Malta; 17/8/15; Cable WB1015 A4413
26/8/15; C in C; Died in Hosp from haemorrhage; Malta; 24/8/15; Cable WB1124 A5361
Signed N Fitz Herbert Major OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Stamped “Entered on history sheet” GG 21.9.16”
3 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
NOTE: Three of these exist on the file – compilation follows
No 12/2031
Name Merrick, John Joseph
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 16/1/15; 16/4/15; 91 days
1 Service record: Foreign; 17/4/15; BLANK
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mr Jacob Merrick (F) Ireland St Ponsonby Auck
Intended place of residence on discharge: NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF
No 12/2032
NAME: Merrick J J
NOTE: Two of these exist on the file – compilation follows
Regiment of Corps: Auckland Infantry A Company Infy 4th Reft
Rank: Pte
Date: Enlisted 16/1/15
Joined unit at Dardanelles: 8.6.15
Died of haemorrhage: 24/8/15
4 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 12/2032
NAME: Merrick, John Joseph
Regiment: A Coy 2 4th R
5 FORM R 3
Please supply the following particulars from History Sheet:
REG NO: 12/2032
RANK: Pte
NAME (in full): John Joseph Merrick
UNIT: AIB
CASUALTY (nature of): died in hosp from haemorrhage
PLACE: Malta
DATE: 24.8.15
CIVIL OCCUPATION: Boundary rider
LAST EMPLOYER: Mr Thorn Buckland South Head Kaipara
LAST NZ ADDRESS Ireland St Ponsonby
NEXT OF KIN Jacob Merrick – father Ireland St Ponsonby Auckland
H S CLERK
Initials G R G
DATE 21.4.16
Signature illegible
O/C CORRESPONDENCE
6 FORM NO TITLE
New Zealand: 16.1.15
Embarked on Active Service NZ: 17.4.15
Egypt: 25.5.15
Gallipoli 6.6.15
Malta: 24.8.15 Died of wounds
Service ranks as:
NZ 91 days
Egypt 50 days
Balkans 72 days
Egypt 8 days
NZ Service 91 Days
Overseas Service 130 days
Total NZEF service 221 days
7 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
Note: This form is typed mostly
ATTESTATION OF
No 12/2032
Name Merrick J J
Regiment or Unit: BLANK
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? John Joseph Merrick
2 Where were you born? Ponsonby Auckland
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? /89
5 What is your trade or calling? Boundary rider
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom?
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Ireland Street Ponsonby
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? MR Thorn Buckland South Head Kaipara
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
NAME & ADDRESS NEXT OF KIN (Father) Jacob Merrick Ireland Street Ponsonby Auckland
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I John Joseph Merrick do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit J Merrick
Signature of Witness J Turner SSM
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, John Joseph Merrick, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 17th day of January 1915.
Signature of Attesting Officer Leslie S Achton(?)
Description of Merrick J J on Enlistment
Apparent age: 25 years - months
Height: 5 feet 5 inches
Weight: 11 st 6 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 34 inches Maximum 37 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Grey
Colour of hair: Lt brown
Religious profession: ‘A’ crossed out and ‘Methodist’ written in
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye Normal
Sight: Left eye Normal
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
No illness
No fits
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
15.1. 1915
SIGNED W D Ferguson Medical Officer
8 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Merrick
Christian Name: John Joseph
Examined On: 15th day of January, 1915
At: BLANK
Birthplace Town: Ponsonby Auckland
Country: NZ
Declared age: 25 years
Trade or occupation Boundary rider
Height: 5 ft 5 in
Weight 11 st 6 lb
Chest measurement: Minimum, 34 in Maximum expansion 37 in
Approved by W D Ferguson Medical Officer
Enlisted on 16th day of January 1915, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: A Coy 2 4th R
Regimental No: 12/2032
Date: 16/1/15
9 FORM NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Merrick
Christian Name: John Joseph
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE; Signature of Medical Officer”
Trentham; 16/1/15; Inoculated against typhoid 28/2/15; A W Izard
BLANK; BLANK; Inoculated against typhoid 7/3/15; St Boyle
HMNZT 21; 17/4/15; vaccinated 1/5/15; W K Fyffe
Reference source:
Agency: AABK
Series: 18805
Accession: W5549
Box / item: 18
Record: 0080258
Interestingly on John Joseph Merrick’s archive file outlined above is the following document (which shouldn't be there!):
NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCES (Form EF 60)
Trentham Camp
Date admitted Hospital October 20th 1916
No and rank: Private
Name (in full): Merrick, Joseph
Unit: J Coy 22
Religion: Church of England
Disease: Influenza
Hospital admitted: Tents
Name and address to advice case of necessity: Mrs J Merrick 60 Howe Street Newtown Auckland
Discharge: 28/10/16
This Joseph Merrick is:
Surname MERRICK
Given Name Joseph
Category Nominal Roll Vol. 3
Regimental Number 38561
Rank Rifleman
Next of Kin Title Mrs Annie
Next of Kin Surname MERRICK
Next of Kin Relationship Wife
Next of Kin Address 60 Howe Street Newton Auckland
Roll Roll 55
Page Page 36
Occupation Driver
Joseph Merrick married Annie Lang in 1909.
Just goes to show that the archive files get muddled at times! Sadly not an isolated incident in my experience.
Zack
Information on MERRICK, John Joseph, 12/2032 Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Coy, 4th reinforcements for you.
There are 20 pages on this file with nine files (1 – 9) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file. I have a photo of this man, which I will send you.
Overview
John Joseph Merrick was born in Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand in 1889 – no month or date provided.
John Merrick underwent his medical examination on 15 January 1915; place not given, and he attested on 16 January 1915 at Trentham. On enlistment he joined, as a private No 12/2032, the Auckland Infantry Battalion, A coy, 4th reinforcements. It is recorded that he ‘attested’ at Trentham, New Zealand on 17 January 1915. His service reckons from the 16 January 1915.
John Merrick’s apparent age' on enlistment was 25 years.
He also had two brothers - Alexander (12/172) who served with the Auckland Infantry Battalion and George (8/3354) who served with the Otago Infantry Battalion.
John was a ‘boundary rider’ by occupation’ working for Mr Thorn Buckland, South Head, Kaipara, New Zealand. He was single. His recorded next of kin was his father Mr Jacob Merrick, 12 Ireland Street, Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand.
John’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighed 11 stone 6 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.” His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes grey and colour of hair light brown. His religious profession was described on one document as ‘Methodist’ and on another as ‘Church of England.’
He left New Zealand on 17 April 1915 with the 4th reinforcements (2,254 troops) on HMNZT 21 (‘Willochra’) and arrived in Suez on 25 May 1915. He was inoculated against typhoid prior to leaving New Zealand on 28 February 1915 and 7 March 1915 and again on 1 May 1915 on board the transport. Interesting that his conduct sheet file records that on 1 May 1915 he forfeited 5 days pay for overstaying his leave – presumably on a transport stopover on the journey to Egypt.
He joined his Auckland Infantry unit at Dardanelles on 8 June 1915. On 16 August 1915 he received a gun shot wound to his neck and was taken by the Hospital Ship ‘Gascon’ to Malta where he was first described as “dangerously ill” on 21 August 1915 and then on 24 August 1915 he died in hospital from a haemorrhage as a result of his wound received in action. He was buried on 24 August 1915 in Pieta Cemetery, Malta, Grave No 4 Row 11a.
He lasted 8 days after being wounded.
He had survived almost 10 weeks on Gallipoli.
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: AIB
Rank: Pte
Surname: Merrick
Christian Name: John Joseph
No: 12/2032
Occupation: Boundary rider
Religion: Meth
Place of Birth: Auckland
Date of Birth: /89
Last New Zealand address: Ireland Street Ponsonby
Last employer: Mr Thorn Buckland South Head Kaipara
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Jacob Merrick (father) Ireland Street Ponsonby
Service
NZ; Date from 16.1.15
Foreign; Date from 17.4.15
Medal action
Reg No: 12/2032
Country resident in: In case of death, country next of kin are resident in: NZ
Casualty or reason for discharge: died of wounds
Legatee and address: “no evidence is held”
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mr Jacob Merrick (F) 12 Ireland St Ponsonby
STAMPED “MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 29 NOV 1923”
Service medal issued:
1914 – 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Advice re medals authorised to Mr J Merrick (F) 12 Ireland St Ponsonby Auckland
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Merrick, John Joseph No 12/2032
Regiment or Corp: AIB
Rank: Pte
Date: 16.1.15
CONDUCT SHEET
Date: 1/5/15
Offence - overstaying leave
Punishment forfeits 5 days pay
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Merrick John Jos
Reg No: 12/2032
Roll No: 509053
Scroll despatched (Date): 18 JUN 1921
Plaque: 14 DEC 1921
Recipient and address: Mr Jacob Merrick Ireland St Ponsonby Auckland
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 18.10.22 GLB”
Buried Aug 24 1915 Pieta Cemetery Malta Grave No 4 Row 11a
2 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 12/2032
Regiment or Corps Auckd Infy Batt
Rank Private
Name Merrick John Joseph
Enlisted (a) 16/1/15
Terms of Service (a) period of war
Service reckons from (a) 16/1/15
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
16/8/15; HS “Gascon”; Admitd to Hosp; Malta; 16/8/15; GSWd neck Nom Roll A5690
21/8/15; Commandant of Malta; Placed on dangersly ill list; Malta; 17/8/15; Cable WB1015 A4413
26/8/15; C in C; Died in Hosp from haemorrhage; Malta; 24/8/15; Cable WB1124 A5361
Signed N Fitz Herbert Major OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Stamped “Entered on history sheet” GG 21.9.16”
3 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
NOTE: Three of these exist on the file – compilation follows
No 12/2031
Name Merrick, John Joseph
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 16/1/15; 16/4/15; 91 days
1 Service record: Foreign; 17/4/15; BLANK
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mr Jacob Merrick (F) Ireland St Ponsonby Auck
Intended place of residence on discharge: NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF
No 12/2032
NAME: Merrick J J
NOTE: Two of these exist on the file – compilation follows
Regiment of Corps: Auckland Infantry A Company Infy 4th Reft
Rank: Pte
Date: Enlisted 16/1/15
Joined unit at Dardanelles: 8.6.15
Died of haemorrhage: 24/8/15
4 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 12/2032
NAME: Merrick, John Joseph
Regiment: A Coy 2 4th R
5 FORM R 3
Please supply the following particulars from History Sheet:
REG NO: 12/2032
RANK: Pte
NAME (in full): John Joseph Merrick
UNIT: AIB
CASUALTY (nature of): died in hosp from haemorrhage
PLACE: Malta
DATE: 24.8.15
CIVIL OCCUPATION: Boundary rider
LAST EMPLOYER: Mr Thorn Buckland South Head Kaipara
LAST NZ ADDRESS Ireland St Ponsonby
NEXT OF KIN Jacob Merrick – father Ireland St Ponsonby Auckland
H S CLERK
Initials G R G
DATE 21.4.16
Signature illegible
O/C CORRESPONDENCE
6 FORM NO TITLE
New Zealand: 16.1.15
Embarked on Active Service NZ: 17.4.15
Egypt: 25.5.15
Gallipoli 6.6.15
Malta: 24.8.15 Died of wounds
Service ranks as:
NZ 91 days
Egypt 50 days
Balkans 72 days
Egypt 8 days
NZ Service 91 Days
Overseas Service 130 days
Total NZEF service 221 days
7 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
Note: This form is typed mostly
ATTESTATION OF
No 12/2032
Name Merrick J J
Regiment or Unit: BLANK
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? John Joseph Merrick
2 Where were you born? Ponsonby Auckland
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? /89
5 What is your trade or calling? Boundary rider
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom?
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Ireland Street Ponsonby
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? MR Thorn Buckland South Head Kaipara
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
NAME & ADDRESS NEXT OF KIN (Father) Jacob Merrick Ireland Street Ponsonby Auckland
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I John Joseph Merrick do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit J Merrick
Signature of Witness J Turner SSM
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, John Joseph Merrick, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 17th day of January 1915.
Signature of Attesting Officer Leslie S Achton(?)
Description of Merrick J J on Enlistment
Apparent age: 25 years - months
Height: 5 feet 5 inches
Weight: 11 st 6 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 34 inches Maximum 37 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Grey
Colour of hair: Lt brown
Religious profession: ‘A’ crossed out and ‘Methodist’ written in
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye Normal
Sight: Left eye Normal
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
No illness
No fits
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
15.1. 1915
SIGNED W D Ferguson Medical Officer
8 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Merrick
Christian Name: John Joseph
Examined On: 15th day of January, 1915
At: BLANK
Birthplace Town: Ponsonby Auckland
Country: NZ
Declared age: 25 years
Trade or occupation Boundary rider
Height: 5 ft 5 in
Weight 11 st 6 lb
Chest measurement: Minimum, 34 in Maximum expansion 37 in
Approved by W D Ferguson Medical Officer
Enlisted on 16th day of January 1915, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: A Coy 2 4th R
Regimental No: 12/2032
Date: 16/1/15
9 FORM NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Merrick
Christian Name: John Joseph
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE; Signature of Medical Officer”
Trentham; 16/1/15; Inoculated against typhoid 28/2/15; A W Izard
BLANK; BLANK; Inoculated against typhoid 7/3/15; St Boyle
HMNZT 21; 17/4/15; vaccinated 1/5/15; W K Fyffe
Reference source:
Agency: AABK
Series: 18805
Accession: W5549
Box / item: 18
Record: 0080258
Interestingly on John Joseph Merrick’s archive file outlined above is the following document (which shouldn't be there!):
NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCES (Form EF 60)
Trentham Camp
Date admitted Hospital October 20th 1916
No and rank: Private
Name (in full): Merrick, Joseph
Unit: J Coy 22
Religion: Church of England
Disease: Influenza
Hospital admitted: Tents
Name and address to advice case of necessity: Mrs J Merrick 60 Howe Street Newtown Auckland
Discharge: 28/10/16
This Joseph Merrick is:
Surname MERRICK
Given Name Joseph
Category Nominal Roll Vol. 3
Regimental Number 38561
Rank Rifleman
Next of Kin Title Mrs Annie
Next of Kin Surname MERRICK
Next of Kin Relationship Wife
Next of Kin Address 60 Howe Street Newton Auckland
Roll Roll 55
Page Page 36
Occupation Driver
Joseph Merrick married Annie Lang in 1909.
Just goes to show that the archive files get muddled at times! Sadly not an isolated incident in my experience.
Zack
Wayne
Information on Newson, Private Thomas John, 10/928, Wellington Infantry Battalion, 11th Taranaki Coy for you.
There are 17 pages on this file with nine files (1 – 9) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
Thomas John Newson was born in London 5th March 1894.
Thomas underwent his medical examination on 13 August 1914 at New Plymouth. It is recorded that he ‘attested’ and enlisted at Awapuni Camp (near Palmerston North) New Zealand on 25th August 1914. On enlistment he joined, as a private No 10/928, the Wellington Infantry Battalion, 11th Taranaki Company. His service reckons from 25th August 1914. Prior to enlisting he had served for four years (1911 – 1914) in the Volunteer & Territorial Force at Taupiri.
Thomas Newson’s apparent age' on enlistment was 20 years 5 months.
Thomas was a ‘sawmiller by occupation’ working for Ellis & Burnand at Manunui, New Zealand, a well-known saw milling operation. (Manunui is a small settlement in the North Island of New Zealand.) Thomas was single. His recorded next of kin was his sister Miss Lottie Newson, 9 Barbara Street, Barnsbury, London N7 and also listed was his (older?) brother Charles Stephen Newson c/o his sister Lottie.
His medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed 140 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.” His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes brown and colour of hair brown. His religious profession was Anglican.’
He left Wellington, New Zealand on 16 October 1915 with the Main Body (8,444 troops) on HMNZT 10 (‘Arawa’), which carried the bulk of the Wellington Infantry Battalion and arrived in Alexandria on 3 December 1914. (O/C Troops Lieut Col G N Johnstone, RA, Ship’s Master H Clyden.)
He would have landed on Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 although his file is silent on this event.
In August 1915 he was admitted to the 16th Casualty Clearing Station (9.8.15) with shrapnel wounds to his right leg and thigh, which he had received, on 8 August 1915. His file records that he had first been admitted to the Hospital Ship ‘Itonus’ on 8 August where his wounds were described as “slight.” He was then transferred and transported by the Hospital Ship “Gascon” (probably better equipped to deal with the seriously wounded) to Malta where he was received into hospital on 16 August 1915. He died of shrapnel wounds to his knee and right leg on 13 September 1915.
The official cable advising his death to his sister Lottie reads “Your brother 10/928 Thomas John Newson died of wounds Sept 13th.” Brutal and short!
He had made a short form of will in favour of his sister Lottie and she received his medals in 1923.
He lasted just over five weeks after being wounded.
He had survived just over three months on Gallipoli.
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: WIB
Rank: Pte
Surname: Newson
Christian Name: Thomas John
No: 10/928
Occupation: Sawmiller
Religion: Anglican
Place of Birth: London
Date of Birth: 5.3.1894
Last New Zealand address: Manunui
Last employer: Ellis & Burnand, Manunui
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Miss L Newson (sister) 9 Barbara Street Westbourne Rd Barnsbury London – the following addressed crossed out: 16 Crossley St Holloway London – Also the following note written “Memo from PTO Wgton 20.8.19 states medals to be handed to Miss Lottie Newson (s) 9 Barbara Street Barnsbury London
Medal action
Rank at death: Pte
Highest rank held:
Reg No: 10/928
Legatee and address: Miss Lottie Newson (s) 9 Barbara St Barnsbury London
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Miss Lottie Newson (s) 9 Barbara Street Barnsbury London also listed Charles Stephen Newson (EB)
FORM STAMPED “MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 14 NOV 1923”
Service Medals issued:
1914 – 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES
Regiment or Corp: WIB 11th Tara Coy
Rank: Private
Date: 25.8.14
Service
Information shown in order as: Country or Troopship; Date from; Date to:
NZ; 25.8.14; 15.10.14
Foreign; 16.10.14; BLANK
Wounds
Date: 1/9/15
Where soldier located: Malta
Message and Remarks: 8/8/15 from Hosp Ship ‘Itonus’ slight
Sick
AFB103 (En HS 30.3.17) Died of shrapnel wounds knee & right leg at Malta on Sept 13th 1915
Died of wounds 241 – 26/9/15 died Malta 13th September 1915
Buried in Malta Pieta Cemetery
Pension Advice re medals to Miss L Newson (S) 9 Barbara St Barnsbury London England
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Newson Thos John
Reg No: 10/928
Roll No: 56491
Scroll despatched (Date): 24 NOV 1921
Plaque BLANK
Recipient and address: Mr Charles Stephen Newson ( c/o Miss Lottie Newson 9 Barbara Street Barnsbury N7 London
Written on top left hand side “Cert posted 6.10.22”
2 Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1 (typed)
Personal Record of Registration 10/928
NAME NEWSON Thomas John
Regiment WIB
Group: 6
3 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number: 10/928
Regiment or Corps: Wellington Infantry Battn (11th Tara Coy)
Rank: Pte
Name: Newson Thomas John
Enlisted (a): 25.8.14
Terms of Service (a): duration of war
Service reckons from (a): 25.8.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From Whom Received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
15.8.15; O/C WIB; Wounded in action; Dardanelles; 8.8.15; B213
10.8.15; 16 Cas C Stn; Adm to Cas C Stn & trasn to; Base; 9.8.15; GSW rt leg A36 A4600
16.8.15; HS “Gascon”; Adm “Gascon” disemb & admitted Hospital; Malta; 16.8.15; GSW rt thigh (Roll A5690)
15.9.15; Cable WB1511 Commandant Malta; Died of shrapnel wounds knee and right leg; Malta; 13.9.15; Cable WB1511 from Commandant Malta 15.9.15 (A9768)
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
FORM STAMPED “FILE 17 NOV 1915 C.A.M”
Also stamped Entered on history sheet 30.3.17 initials illegible
4 PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE LETTER
Note: This is a typed copy.
PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE
Stamped three times “received 22, 23, 24 May 1916”
The Quartermaster-General 4,
Headquarters
NZ Military Forces
Brandon Street
WELLINGTON
DECEASED SOLDIERS’ ESTATES:
10/928: Thomas John Newson, deceased:
The above named left with the Main Body and I understand he died from wounds on the 13th September last.
Kindly advise me what amount of pay is due to his estate; also as to any other assets of which you may have a record.
I hold short form of will under which all his estate is left to Miss L Newson, 16 Crossbey (note spelling a ‘b’ instead of an ‘l’) Street, Holloway, London.
Stamped: FRED FITCHETT
Public Trustee
Per Geo P Purnell
5 Cable 241 advising death
Newson T J 10/928
Miss L Newson
16 Crossley St
Holloway London
England
Your brother 10/928 Thomas John Newson died of wounds Sept 13th
Written on this form is “26/9/15 Confirmed above died of wounds Malta.”
6 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 10/928
Name Thomas John Newson
Regiment or Unit: 11th Regt
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Thomas John Newson
2 Where were you born? London
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 5th March 1894
5 What is your trade or calling? Sawmiller
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Manunui
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Ellis & Burnand Manunui
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? Vol Terr Force
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. Vol & Terr Force
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes Vol & Terr Force Taupiri
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Thomas John Newson do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Thomas John Newson
Signature of Witness A B McColl Lieut
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Thomas John Newson, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Awapuni Camp, NZ on this 25th day of August 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer A B McColl Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Thomas John Newson on Enlistment
Apparent age: 20 years 5 months
Height: 5 feet 8 inches
Weight: 10 st 0 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 35 inches Maximum 37 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Brown
Colour of hair: Brown
Religious profession: Anglican
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear N (Normal)
Hearing: Left ear N (Normal)
Colour vision
Are his limbs well formed? BLANK
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? BLANK
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Fit
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
13th August 1914
SIGNED George Home Medical Officer
7 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Newson
Christian Name: Thomas John
Examined On 13th day of August, 1914
At New Plymouth
Birthplace Town London
Country England
Declared age: 20 years 5 months
Trade or occupation Sawmiller
Height: 5 ft 8 in
Weight 140 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 35 in Maximum expansion 37 in
Physical development: Normal
Small pox marks: Nil
Marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease: Nil
Approved by George Home Medical Officer
Enlisted on 25th day of August 1914, at Awapuni
Approved by George Home Medical Officer
Enlisted on 25th day of August 1914, at Awapuni
Joined on enlistment: Wellington Infantry
Regimental No: 10/928
Date: 25/8/14
8 Form - no title
Very faded
NZ Service 29 days
Overseas 356 days
Total 1 year 24 days
9 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: Two of these forms exist – compilation follows
Name Thomas John Newson
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days
1 Service record: Vol & Terr Force; 1911; 1914 4 years
1 Service record: NZ; 25.8.14; 14.10.14; 51 days
1 Service record: NZHMT No 10; 15.10.14; 3.12.14; 50 days
1 Service record: Egypt; 4.12.14; BLANK; BLANK
10 Name and address of next of kin: Miss L Newson (sister) 16 Crossley St Holloway London crossed out and 9 Barbara Street Barnsbury London written in
Intended place of residence on discharge: Manunui
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 10/928
NAME: Thos John Newson
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &; Rank; Dates:
NZEF Wellington Infantry; Attested; Private; 25.8.14
BLANK; DARDENELLES WOUNDED; BLANK; 8.8.15
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5549
Box / item 76
Record 0086092
Zack
Information on Newson, Private Thomas John, 10/928, Wellington Infantry Battalion, 11th Taranaki Coy for you.
There are 17 pages on this file with nine files (1 – 9) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
Thomas John Newson was born in London 5th March 1894.
Thomas underwent his medical examination on 13 August 1914 at New Plymouth. It is recorded that he ‘attested’ and enlisted at Awapuni Camp (near Palmerston North) New Zealand on 25th August 1914. On enlistment he joined, as a private No 10/928, the Wellington Infantry Battalion, 11th Taranaki Company. His service reckons from 25th August 1914. Prior to enlisting he had served for four years (1911 – 1914) in the Volunteer & Territorial Force at Taupiri.
Thomas Newson’s apparent age' on enlistment was 20 years 5 months.
Thomas was a ‘sawmiller by occupation’ working for Ellis & Burnand at Manunui, New Zealand, a well-known saw milling operation. (Manunui is a small settlement in the North Island of New Zealand.) Thomas was single. His recorded next of kin was his sister Miss Lottie Newson, 9 Barbara Street, Barnsbury, London N7 and also listed was his (older?) brother Charles Stephen Newson c/o his sister Lottie.
His medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed 140 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.” His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes brown and colour of hair brown. His religious profession was Anglican.’
He left Wellington, New Zealand on 16 October 1915 with the Main Body (8,444 troops) on HMNZT 10 (‘Arawa’), which carried the bulk of the Wellington Infantry Battalion and arrived in Alexandria on 3 December 1914. (O/C Troops Lieut Col G N Johnstone, RA, Ship’s Master H Clyden.)
He would have landed on Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 although his file is silent on this event.
In August 1915 he was admitted to the 16th Casualty Clearing Station (9.8.15) with shrapnel wounds to his right leg and thigh, which he had received, on 8 August 1915. His file records that he had first been admitted to the Hospital Ship ‘Itonus’ on 8 August where his wounds were described as “slight.” He was then transferred and transported by the Hospital Ship “Gascon” (probably better equipped to deal with the seriously wounded) to Malta where he was received into hospital on 16 August 1915. He died of shrapnel wounds to his knee and right leg on 13 September 1915.
The official cable advising his death to his sister Lottie reads “Your brother 10/928 Thomas John Newson died of wounds Sept 13th.” Brutal and short!
He had made a short form of will in favour of his sister Lottie and she received his medals in 1923.
He lasted just over five weeks after being wounded.
He had survived just over three months on Gallipoli.
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: WIB
Rank: Pte
Surname: Newson
Christian Name: Thomas John
No: 10/928
Occupation: Sawmiller
Religion: Anglican
Place of Birth: London
Date of Birth: 5.3.1894
Last New Zealand address: Manunui
Last employer: Ellis & Burnand, Manunui
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Miss L Newson (sister) 9 Barbara Street Westbourne Rd Barnsbury London – the following addressed crossed out: 16 Crossley St Holloway London – Also the following note written “Memo from PTO Wgton 20.8.19 states medals to be handed to Miss Lottie Newson (s) 9 Barbara Street Barnsbury London
Medal action
Rank at death: Pte
Highest rank held:
Reg No: 10/928
Legatee and address: Miss Lottie Newson (s) 9 Barbara St Barnsbury London
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Miss Lottie Newson (s) 9 Barbara Street Barnsbury London also listed Charles Stephen Newson (EB)
FORM STAMPED “MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 14 NOV 1923”
Service Medals issued:
1914 – 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES
Regiment or Corp: WIB 11th Tara Coy
Rank: Private
Date: 25.8.14
Service
Information shown in order as: Country or Troopship; Date from; Date to:
NZ; 25.8.14; 15.10.14
Foreign; 16.10.14; BLANK
Wounds
Date: 1/9/15
Where soldier located: Malta
Message and Remarks: 8/8/15 from Hosp Ship ‘Itonus’ slight
Sick
AFB103 (En HS 30.3.17) Died of shrapnel wounds knee & right leg at Malta on Sept 13th 1915
Died of wounds 241 – 26/9/15 died Malta 13th September 1915
Buried in Malta Pieta Cemetery
Pension Advice re medals to Miss L Newson (S) 9 Barbara St Barnsbury London England
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Newson Thos John
Reg No: 10/928
Roll No: 56491
Scroll despatched (Date): 24 NOV 1921
Plaque BLANK
Recipient and address: Mr Charles Stephen Newson (
c/o Miss Lottie Newson 9 Barbara Street Barnsbury N7 London Written on top left hand side “Cert posted 6.10.22”
2 Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1 (typed)
Personal Record of Registration 10/928
NAME NEWSON Thomas John
Regiment WIB
Group: 6
3 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number: 10/928
Regiment or Corps: Wellington Infantry Battn (11th Tara Coy)
Rank: Pte
Name: Newson Thomas John
Enlisted (a): 25.8.14
Terms of Service (a): duration of war
Service reckons from (a): 25.8.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From Whom Received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
15.8.15; O/C WIB; Wounded in action; Dardanelles; 8.8.15; B213
10.8.15; 16 Cas C Stn; Adm to Cas C Stn & trasn to; Base; 9.8.15; GSW rt leg A36 A4600
16.8.15; HS “Gascon”; Adm “Gascon” disemb & admitted Hospital; Malta; 16.8.15; GSW rt thigh (Roll A5690)
15.9.15; Cable WB1511 Commandant Malta; Died of shrapnel wounds knee and right leg; Malta; 13.9.15; Cable WB1511 from Commandant Malta 15.9.15 (A9768)
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
FORM STAMPED “FILE 17 NOV 1915 C.A.M”
Also stamped Entered on history sheet 30.3.17 initials illegible
4 PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE LETTER
Note: This is a typed copy.
PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE
Stamped three times “received 22, 23, 24 May 1916”
The Quartermaster-General 4,
Headquarters
NZ Military Forces
Brandon Street
WELLINGTON
DECEASED SOLDIERS’ ESTATES:
10/928: Thomas John Newson, deceased:
The above named left with the Main Body and I understand he died from wounds on the 13th September last.
Kindly advise me what amount of pay is due to his estate; also as to any other assets of which you may have a record.
I hold short form of will under which all his estate is left to Miss L Newson, 16 Crossbey (note spelling a ‘b’ instead of an ‘l’) Street, Holloway, London.
Stamped: FRED FITCHETT
Public Trustee
Per Geo P Purnell
5 Cable 241 advising death
Newson T J 10/928
Miss L Newson
16 Crossley St
Holloway London
England
Your brother 10/928 Thomas John Newson died of wounds Sept 13th
Written on this form is “26/9/15 Confirmed above died of wounds Malta.”
6 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 10/928
Name Thomas John Newson
Regiment or Unit: 11th Regt
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Thomas John Newson
2 Where were you born? London
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 5th March 1894
5 What is your trade or calling? Sawmiller
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Manunui
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Ellis & Burnand Manunui
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? Vol Terr Force
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. Vol & Terr Force
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes Vol & Terr Force Taupiri
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Thomas John Newson do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Thomas John Newson
Signature of Witness A B McColl Lieut
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Thomas John Newson, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Awapuni Camp, NZ on this 25th day of August 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer A B McColl Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Thomas John Newson on Enlistment
Apparent age: 20 years 5 months
Height: 5 feet 8 inches
Weight: 10 st 0 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 35 inches Maximum 37 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Brown
Colour of hair: Brown
Religious profession: Anglican
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear N (Normal)
Hearing: Left ear N (Normal)
Colour vision
Are his limbs well formed? BLANK
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? BLANK
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Fit
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
13th August 1914
SIGNED George Home Medical Officer
7 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Newson
Christian Name: Thomas John
Examined On 13th day of August, 1914
At New Plymouth
Birthplace Town London
Country England
Declared age: 20 years 5 months
Trade or occupation Sawmiller
Height: 5 ft 8 in
Weight 140 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 35 in Maximum expansion 37 in
Physical development: Normal
Small pox marks: Nil
Marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease: Nil
Approved by George Home Medical Officer
Enlisted on 25th day of August 1914, at Awapuni
Approved by George Home Medical Officer
Enlisted on 25th day of August 1914, at Awapuni
Joined on enlistment: Wellington Infantry
Regimental No: 10/928
Date: 25/8/14
8 Form - no title
Very faded
NZ Service 29 days
Overseas 356 days
Total 1 year 24 days
9 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: Two of these forms exist – compilation follows
Name Thomas John Newson
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days
1 Service record: Vol & Terr Force; 1911; 1914 4 years
1 Service record: NZ; 25.8.14; 14.10.14; 51 days
1 Service record: NZHMT No 10; 15.10.14; 3.12.14; 50 days
1 Service record: Egypt; 4.12.14; BLANK; BLANK
10 Name and address of next of kin: Miss L Newson (sister) 16 Crossley St Holloway London crossed out and 9 Barbara Street Barnsbury London written in
Intended place of residence on discharge: Manunui
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 10/928
NAME: Thos John Newson
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &; Rank; Dates:
NZEF Wellington Infantry; Attested; Private; 25.8.14
BLANK; DARDENELLES WOUNDED; BLANK; 8.8.15
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5549
Box / item 76
Record 0086092
Zack
Wayne
Information on PAORA, Paetaka (16/201) Private, New Zealand Maori Contingent Infantry Battalion for you.
There are 17 pages on this file with nine files (1 – 9) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file. I have a photo of this man, which I will send you.
Overview
Paetaha Paora was born in Haroto, New Zealand on 28 June 1891.
Paetaha underwent his medical examination on 20 November 1914 at Avondale Military Camp, Auckland, New Zealand. It is recorded that he ‘attested’ and enlisted at Avondale Military Camp (near Auckland) New Zealand on 16 November 1914. On enlistment he joined, as a private No 16/201, the New Zealand Maori Contingent Infantry Battalion. For some reason his service reckons from 22 October 1914.
Paetaha’s ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 23 years.
Paetaha was a ‘farmer’ by occupation’ working for Mr Fraser at Waiwhare (near Hastings), North Island, New Zealand. He was single. His recorded next of kin was his father Paora Kohatu, Taupo, Rotorua. However, there is a written note on the file that states “All medals to go to (apparently) Father Paul Rokino, Taupo, Memo PTO Auckland 30.9.?” (Paetaha’s father was perhaps deceased.)
Paetaha’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 114 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.” His complexion was described as dark; colour of eyes brown and colour of hair black. His religious profession was ‘England.’
He left New Zealand on HMNZT 20 (‘Warrimoo’) with the 1st Maori (515 troops) on 14 February 1915 and disembarked Suez 26 March 1915. OC Troops Captain W T Pitt; Ship’s Master A M Edwin.
His file is silent on when would have landed on Gallipoli.
On 13 August 1915 he received a gun shot wound to his right hand and was sent to hospital (St Andrews) in Malta on 17 August 1915 on the Hospital Ship “Salter.” Somewhere between 23 and 28 December 1915 he was described initially by the Commandant Malta as “seriously ill” with ‘dysentery’ and then on 30 January 1916 as “dangerously ill.”
He died of phthisis (TB) on 4 February 1916. Chaplain H T Wheeler buried him on 5 February 1916 in Pieta Cemetery Grave No 6, Row 70.
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 16/201
NAME Paora Paetaha
Regiment NZ Maori Contingent
Group: 1
2 FORM OF DECLARATION (JP – 50)
Note: The form is typed mostly.
I, Matere Paora
Of Runanga, Rangitaiki, TAUPO
do solemnly and sincerely declare that:
(1) I am the natural mother of the deceased soldier 16/201 Paetaha Paora.
(2) The deceased soldier 16/201 Paetaha Paora was not married.
(3) To the best of my knowledge information and belief, there is no later Will or other testamentary document in existence.
and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing he same to be true and by virtue of the Justices of the Peace Act, 1908.
Declared at Taupo
This 22nd day of April
One thousand nine hundred and twenty
Signed X her mark Makere Paora (note spelling of first name different from typed first name above)
Before me
Wm John E O Frace (looks like) JP
Justice of the Peace
And licensed interpreter of the first grade of Tokaanu (near Taupo North Island New Zealand)
3 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 16/201
Name Paetaha Paora
Regiment or Unit: NZ Maori Cgt
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Paetaha Paora
2 Where were you born? Haroto
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 28 June 1891
5 What is your trade or calling? Farmer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Taupo
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Mr Fraser Waiwhare Near Hastings North Island New Zealand
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Paetaha Paora do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Paetaha Paora
Signature of Witness T Houpapa (looks like)
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Paetaha Paora, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Avondale M C , NZ on this 16 day of November 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer L G Ashton Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Paetaha Paora on Enlistment
Apparent age: 23 years
Height: 5 feet 7 inches
Weight: 111 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 33 inches Maximum 38 ½ inches
Complexion: Dark
Colour of eyes: Brown
Colour of hair: Black
Religious profession: England
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye Normal
Sight: Left eye Normal
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? No
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Nov 20 1914
SIGNED illegible Medical Officer
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Paora
Christian Name: Paetaha
Examined On: 20 day of November, 1914
At: Avondale M C
Birthplace: Town Haroto
Country: NZ
Declared age: 23 years
Trade or occupation: Farmer
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Weight 114 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 33 in Maximum expansion 38 ½ in
Enlisted on 16th day of November 1914, at Avondale M C
Joined on enlistment: NZ Maori Contingent
Regimental No: 16/201
Date: 16.11.14
5 Form – No title
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Paora
Christian Name: Paetaha
Information is shown in order as follows: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; Admission into Hospital; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE:
St Andrews Hosp; BLANK; 28/12/15; Dysentery
Died Phthisis 4/2/16
6 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 16/201
Regiment or Corps NZ Maori Contingent
Rank Private
Name Paora Paetaha
Enlisted (a) 22.10.14
Terms of Service (a) term of war
Service reckons from (a) 22.10.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From Whom Received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
15/8/15; O/C Maori Contg; Sent to hospital wounded; Anzac; 13/8/15; B213
17/8/15; H S Salter; Sent to hospital; Malta; 17/8/15; A5691 GSW Rt hand
21/8/15; St Andrews; Commandant Malta; Adm to hospital; Malta; 17/8/15; A6900 A36 C3448
BLANK; BLANK; Seriously ill; Malta; 23/12/15; WB4015 o/c447 Dysentery
31/1/16; Commandant Malta; Dangerously ill; Malta; 30/1/16; WB4844
4/2/16; Commandant Malta; Died of phthisis; Malta; 4/2/16; Cable No 186 o/c8427
Signed N Fitz Herbert Major OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
7 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: Two of these forms exist – compilation follows
No 16/201
Name Paora Paetaha
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Years, Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 22.10.14; 9.2.15; 11 days
1 Service record: HMNZT 20; 10.2.15; 25.3.15 44 days
1 Service record: Egypt; 26.3.15; 5.4.15; 11 days
10 Name and address of next of kin: Paora Kohatu (father) Rotorua
Intended place of residence on discharge: NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 16/201
Name Paora Paetaha
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
NZ Maori Contingent; BLANK; Private; 22.10.15; Illegible
NZ Maori Contingent; Wdd Dardanelles; BLANK; 13.8.15; BLANK
NZ Maori Contingent; Seriously ill St Andrews Hospital Dysentery; BLANK; c28.12.15; BLANK
NZ Maori Contingent; Died Phthisis 4.2.16; BLANK; C5.2.16; F or H G Bryan Sgt
8 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: Maori
Rank: Pte
Surname: Paora
Christian Name: Paetaha
No: 16/201
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: Anglican
Place of Birth: Haroto
Date of Birth: 28 June 1891
Last New Zealand address: Taupo
Last employer: Mr Fraser Waiwhare
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Paora Kohatu Taupo, Rotorua Note written “All medals to go to (apparently) Father Paul Rokino, Taupo Memo PTO Auckland 30.9.?
Medal action
Rank at death: Pte
Legatee and address: Kohatu Paora (F) Taupo
Service Medals issued:
1914 – 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Form is stamped “MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 8 NOV 1923”
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Paora Paetaha No 16/201
Regiment or Corp: Maori
Rank: Pte
Date: 22/10/14
Service
Information shown as: Country or troopship; Date from; Date to:
NZ; 22/10/14; 13.2.15
Foreign; 14.2.15; all else blank
Wounds
4.9.15: Malta; Wounded Aug 13th
Sick
30.1.16 Malta Seriously ill to dang ill Jan 30th Dysentery
Died of phthisis Malta 4.2.16
Buried by Chap H T Wheeler 5.2.16 in Pieta Cemetery Grave No 6 Row 70
Died of sickness 1081 - 6.2.16 Died Feb 4th reported dang ill Jan 30th Phthisis
Medals to Kohatu Paora (F) Taupo 10/10/21
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Paora Paetaha
Reg No 16/201
Roll No 510191
Scroll despatched (Date) 14 Sept 1921
Plaque 22 Feb 1922
Recipient and address: Mr Kohatu Paora Taupo
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 13/10/22”
9 Form - no title
Note: Form is very faded and numbers not accurate
Service ranks as:
NZ: 115
Egypt: 136
Balkans: 47
Egypt: 171
NZ Service 145 Days
Overseas 356 days
Total NZEF service 1 year 46 days
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5549
Box / item 114
Record 0089873
Zack
Information on PAORA, Paetaka (16/201) Private, New Zealand Maori Contingent Infantry Battalion for you.
There are 17 pages on this file with nine files (1 – 9) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file. I have a photo of this man, which I will send you.
Overview
Paetaha Paora was born in Haroto, New Zealand on 28 June 1891.
Paetaha underwent his medical examination on 20 November 1914 at Avondale Military Camp, Auckland, New Zealand. It is recorded that he ‘attested’ and enlisted at Avondale Military Camp (near Auckland) New Zealand on 16 November 1914. On enlistment he joined, as a private No 16/201, the New Zealand Maori Contingent Infantry Battalion. For some reason his service reckons from 22 October 1914.
Paetaha’s ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 23 years.
Paetaha was a ‘farmer’ by occupation’ working for Mr Fraser at Waiwhare (near Hastings), North Island, New Zealand. He was single. His recorded next of kin was his father Paora Kohatu, Taupo, Rotorua. However, there is a written note on the file that states “All medals to go to (apparently) Father Paul Rokino, Taupo, Memo PTO Auckland 30.9.?” (Paetaha’s father was perhaps deceased.)
Paetaha’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 114 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.” His complexion was described as dark; colour of eyes brown and colour of hair black. His religious profession was ‘England.’
He left New Zealand on HMNZT 20 (‘Warrimoo’) with the 1st Maori (515 troops) on 14 February 1915 and disembarked Suez 26 March 1915. OC Troops Captain W T Pitt; Ship’s Master A M Edwin.
His file is silent on when would have landed on Gallipoli.
On 13 August 1915 he received a gun shot wound to his right hand and was sent to hospital (St Andrews) in Malta on 17 August 1915 on the Hospital Ship “Salter.” Somewhere between 23 and 28 December 1915 he was described initially by the Commandant Malta as “seriously ill” with ‘dysentery’ and then on 30 January 1916 as “dangerously ill.”
He died of phthisis (TB) on 4 February 1916. Chaplain H T Wheeler buried him on 5 February 1916 in Pieta Cemetery Grave No 6, Row 70.
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 16/201
NAME Paora Paetaha
Regiment NZ Maori Contingent
Group: 1
2 FORM OF DECLARATION (JP – 50)
Note: The form is typed mostly.
I, Matere Paora
Of Runanga, Rangitaiki, TAUPO
do solemnly and sincerely declare that:
(1) I am the natural mother of the deceased soldier 16/201 Paetaha Paora.
(2) The deceased soldier 16/201 Paetaha Paora was not married.
(3) To the best of my knowledge information and belief, there is no later Will or other testamentary document in existence.
and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing he same to be true and by virtue of the Justices of the Peace Act, 1908.
Declared at Taupo
This 22nd day of April
One thousand nine hundred and twenty
Signed X her mark Makere Paora (note spelling of first name different from typed first name above)
Before me
Wm John E O Frace (looks like) JP
Justice of the Peace
And licensed interpreter of the first grade of Tokaanu (near Taupo North Island New Zealand)
3 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 16/201
Name Paetaha Paora
Regiment or Unit: NZ Maori Cgt
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Paetaha Paora
2 Where were you born? Haroto
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 28 June 1891
5 What is your trade or calling? Farmer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Taupo
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Mr Fraser Waiwhare Near Hastings North Island New Zealand
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Paetaha Paora do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Paetaha Paora
Signature of Witness T Houpapa (looks like)
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Paetaha Paora, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Avondale M C , NZ on this 16 day of November 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer L G Ashton Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Paetaha Paora on Enlistment
Apparent age: 23 years
Height: 5 feet 7 inches
Weight: 111 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 33 inches Maximum 38 ½ inches
Complexion: Dark
Colour of eyes: Brown
Colour of hair: Black
Religious profession: England
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye Normal
Sight: Left eye Normal
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? No
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Nov 20 1914
SIGNED illegible Medical Officer
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Paora
Christian Name: Paetaha
Examined On: 20 day of November, 1914
At: Avondale M C
Birthplace: Town Haroto
Country: NZ
Declared age: 23 years
Trade or occupation: Farmer
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Weight 114 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 33 in Maximum expansion 38 ½ in
Enlisted on 16th day of November 1914, at Avondale M C
Joined on enlistment: NZ Maori Contingent
Regimental No: 16/201
Date: 16.11.14
5 Form – No title
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Paora
Christian Name: Paetaha
Information is shown in order as follows: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; Admission into Hospital; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE:
St Andrews Hosp; BLANK; 28/12/15; Dysentery
Died Phthisis 4/2/16
6 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 16/201
Regiment or Corps NZ Maori Contingent
Rank Private
Name Paora Paetaha
Enlisted (a) 22.10.14
Terms of Service (a) term of war
Service reckons from (a) 22.10.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From Whom Received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
15/8/15; O/C Maori Contg; Sent to hospital wounded; Anzac; 13/8/15; B213
17/8/15; H S Salter; Sent to hospital; Malta; 17/8/15; A5691 GSW Rt hand
21/8/15; St Andrews; Commandant Malta; Adm to hospital; Malta; 17/8/15; A6900 A36 C3448
BLANK; BLANK; Seriously ill; Malta; 23/12/15; WB4015 o/c447 Dysentery
31/1/16; Commandant Malta; Dangerously ill; Malta; 30/1/16; WB4844
4/2/16; Commandant Malta; Died of phthisis; Malta; 4/2/16; Cable No 186 o/c8427
Signed N Fitz Herbert Major OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
7 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: Two of these forms exist – compilation follows
No 16/201
Name Paora Paetaha
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Years, Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 22.10.14; 9.2.15; 11 days
1 Service record: HMNZT 20; 10.2.15; 25.3.15 44 days
1 Service record: Egypt; 26.3.15; 5.4.15; 11 days
10 Name and address of next of kin: Paora Kohatu (father) Rotorua
Intended place of residence on discharge: NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 16/201
Name Paora Paetaha
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
NZ Maori Contingent; BLANK; Private; 22.10.15; Illegible
NZ Maori Contingent; Wdd Dardanelles; BLANK; 13.8.15; BLANK
NZ Maori Contingent; Seriously ill St Andrews Hospital Dysentery; BLANK; c28.12.15; BLANK
NZ Maori Contingent; Died Phthisis 4.2.16; BLANK; C5.2.16; F or H G Bryan Sgt
8 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: Maori
Rank: Pte
Surname: Paora
Christian Name: Paetaha
No: 16/201
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: Anglican
Place of Birth: Haroto
Date of Birth: 28 June 1891
Last New Zealand address: Taupo
Last employer: Mr Fraser Waiwhare
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Paora Kohatu Taupo, Rotorua Note written “All medals to go to (apparently) Father Paul Rokino, Taupo Memo PTO Auckland 30.9.?
Medal action
Rank at death: Pte
Legatee and address: Kohatu Paora (F) Taupo
Service Medals issued:
1914 – 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Form is stamped “MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 8 NOV 1923”
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Paora Paetaha No 16/201
Regiment or Corp: Maori
Rank: Pte
Date: 22/10/14
Service
Information shown as: Country or troopship; Date from; Date to:
NZ; 22/10/14; 13.2.15
Foreign; 14.2.15; all else blank
Wounds
4.9.15: Malta; Wounded Aug 13th
Sick
30.1.16 Malta Seriously ill to dang ill Jan 30th Dysentery
Died of phthisis Malta 4.2.16
Buried by Chap H T Wheeler 5.2.16 in Pieta Cemetery Grave No 6 Row 70
Died of sickness 1081 - 6.2.16 Died Feb 4th reported dang ill Jan 30th Phthisis
Medals to Kohatu Paora (F) Taupo 10/10/21
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Paora Paetaha
Reg No 16/201
Roll No 510191
Scroll despatched (Date) 14 Sept 1921
Plaque 22 Feb 1922
Recipient and address: Mr Kohatu Paora Taupo
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 13/10/22”
9 Form - no title
Note: Form is very faded and numbers not accurate
Service ranks as:
NZ: 115
Egypt: 136
Balkans: 47
Egypt: 171
NZ Service 145 Days
Overseas 356 days
Total NZEF service 1 year 46 days
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5549
Box / item 114
Record 0089873
Zack
Wayne
I also have a photo of Paetaha Paora which I will send to you.
Zack
I also have a photo of Paetaha Paora which I will send to you.
Zack
Wayne
Information on SCOTT, Trooper John Edward, 13/1056A, Auckland Mounted Rifles, 3rd reinforcements for you.
There are 20 pages on this master file (lots of duplicates) with 10 files (1 – 10) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file. Please note that the file presents some ambiguous statements particularly with regard to John Scott’s burial – one form refers to his death and burial at sea and another form to his burial at Malta. He may well have died at sea shortly before arriving in Malta and was buried in Malta. There are also some other conflicting pieces of information on the file.
Overview
John Edward Scott was born in Akaroa, South Island, New Zealand on 26 February 1888.
He underwent his medical examination on 2 December 1914; place not given, enlisted on 15 December 1914 and
attested on 18 December 1914 at Trentham. His service reckons from 15 December 1914. On enlistment he joined the Wellington Mounted Rifles, B Squadron, as Trooper No 11/1056 but for reasons not recorded on his file he transferred to the Auckland Mounted Rifles as Trooper No 13/1056A - possibly because Auckland was closer to where he had been living and his parents lived or he wanted to team up with another mate but any number of reasons could exist. The file gives two dates for the transfer - 2 November 1915, which has to be incorrect and probably reflects the inattention of the officer or clerk recording the date and 2 April 1915.
His ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 25 years and 9¼ months.
John was a ‘labourer’ by occupation’ working for F G Stokes, Kinohaku, King Country, North Island, New Zealand. He was single. His recorded next of kin was his father James Edwin Scott (father) Kinohaku via Kawhia, King Country, North Island, New Zealand.
John’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 144 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “sufficient.” His complexion was described as medium; colour of eyes dark grey and colour of hair medium dark. He had a distinctive axe wound near the metacarpus at the back of his left hand and one good and one faint vaccination mark. His religious profession was Presbyterian.
He left New Zealand on 14 February 1915 with the 3rd reinforcements (1,719 troops) on HMNZT 19 (‘Aparima’) and arrived in Suez on 26 March 1915. He was inoculated against typhoid prior to leaving New Zealand on 31 January 1915 and again on 7 March 1915 on board the transport. While on board the transport on 10 March 1915 John had completed a short form of will in which he left “all real and personal estate whatsoever” to his mother Lucy Cardelly Scott of Kinohaku, Kawhia.
Two dates are provided for when he was posted to his unit on Gallipoli – 11 June and 30 June 1915, which is interesting because the 3rd reinforcements arrived at Anzac, and were sent down to Helles on 6 May 1915. However, what is clear is that in the August attack on Hill 60 which is described by Sergt C G Nichol in The Story of Two Campaigns Official War History of the Auckland Mounted Rifles Regiment, 1914 – 1919 page 81 ff, John Scott was wounded in the thigh on 28 August 1915 and was transported by the Hospital Ship ‘Devanha’ to Malta. He died from gas gangrene caused by his wounds. The file then records that he died of wounds and was ‘buried at sea’ on 5 September 1915 and buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta, Grave No 5, Row 8B. The cablegram about his death on 4th September 1915 was sent by the Commandant Malta on 9 September 1915.
John Scott’s death is listed on in the Roll of Honour on page 249 of C G Nichol’s book.
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 13/1056A
NAME Scott John Edward
Regiment A crossed out and W written in MR
2 Short Form of Will
In the event of my death I give to
(a) My mother Lucy Cardelly Scott of Kinohaku, Kawhia Auckland New Zealand all my real and personal estate whatsoever
Signature John Edward Scott
Date 10th March 1915
13/1056A
3 Memorandum – no title
Date 25.5.16
DECEASED SOLDIER
No: 13/1056A
Name: Scott John Edwd
Casualty and date: Died of wound 4.9.15
Rank held: Trooper
Account required No 1 Statement final
Hospital Dates: BLANK
If paybook received: No book to hand 19/5/16
If will executed: Yes will on file
If pension granted: No
Remarks: Statement attached (regretfully not on file)
Initials of officer W L R
Date 26/5/16
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 11/1056 crossed out not number written in
Name John Edward Scott
Regiment or Unit: 3rd WMR
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? John Edward Scott
2 Where were you born? Akaroa
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 26 Feb 1888
5 What is your trade or calling? Labourer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Kinohaku
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? F G Stokes
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I John Edward Scott do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit John Edward Scott
Signature of Witness H D Williams
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, John Edward Scott, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 18th day of Dec 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer H D Williams Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of John Edward Scott on Enlistment
Apparent age: 25 years 9¼ months
Height: 5 feet 7 inches
Weight: 144 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 33½ inches Maximum 37¼ inches
Complexion: Medium
Colour of eyes: Dark Grey
Colour of hair: Medium Dark
Religious profession: Presbyterian
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. Axe wound near metacarpus of L hand (back)
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye D = 5
Sight: Left eye D = 5
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Sufficient
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? 1 good 1 faint
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Next of kin
Father
James Edwin Scott
Kinohaku via Kawhia Auckland
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Dec 2 1914
SIGNED C Campbell Jenkins Capt NZMC Medical Officer
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Scott
Christian Name: John Edward
Examined On 2nd day of Dec, 1914
At BLANK
Birthplace Town Akaroa
Country NZ
Declared age: 25 years 9 ¼ months
Trade or occupation Labourer
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Weight 144 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 33½ in Maximum expansion 37¼ in
Marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease: Axe wound over metacarpus of left hand
Approved by C Campbell Jenkins Capt NZMC Medical Officer
Enlisted on 18 day of Dec 1914, at Trentham
Information under headings shown in order as: Corps; Regimental No; Date:
Joined on enlistment: WMR Corp; 11/1056; 18/12/14
Transferred to: AMR; 13/1056A; 2.11.15 (Date?)
6 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 13/1056A
Regiment or Corps Auckland Mounted Rifles
Rank Trp
Name Scott John Edwards
Enlisted (a) 15/12/14
Terms of Service (a) period of war
Service reckons from (a) 15/12/14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
4/7/15; AMR; Posted to unit at; Dardanelles; 30/6/15; AFB213
31/8/15; AMR; Reported wounded; Dardanelles; 28.8.15; AFB213
9/9/15; Commandant Malta; Died of wounds on HS Devanha; At sea; 4.9.15; (Gas gangrene.) Buried at sea. Cablegram WB1390. 9.9.15 from Malta A8033
Signed N Fitz Herbert Major OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
7 Form – no title
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Scott
Christian Name: John Edward
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE; Signature of Medical Officer:
Trentham; 18.12.14; Inoculated against typhoid 31.1.15; H R Illegible Capt.
HMNZT 19; 12/2/15; Vaccinated 7/3/15; H R Illegible Capt.
8 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: AMR
Rank: Trooper
Surname: Scott
Christian Name: John Edward
No: 13/1056A
Occupation: Labourer
Religion: Presbyterian
Place of Birth: Akaroa
Date of Birth: 26.2.1888
Last New Zealand address: Kinohaku King Country
Last employer: F G Stokes Kinohaku
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): J E Scott (father) Kinohaku King Country. Written “Pay Book will returned in favour of (mother) Mrs Lucy Cardelly Scott all real and personal estate whatsoever
Medal action
Rank at death: Tpr
Reg No: 13/1056A
Casualty or reason for discharge: died of wounds
Legatee and address: Mrs Lucy C Scott, Kinohaku, Kawhia
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address Mr J Scott (Father) Kinohaku via Kawhia
FORM STAMPED “ MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 13 OCT 1923
Service Medals issued:
1914 – 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Scott John Edward No 13/1056A
Regiment or Corp: AMR
Rank: Trooper
Date: 15/12/14
Service
NZ from 15/12/14 to 14.2.15
Foreign from 14.2.15
Wounds
Information shown in order as: Cable No; Date; Where Soldier located; message and remarks:
139; 16/9/15; BLANK; Wounded 28/8/15
AFB103; BLANK; Reptd wndd 28.8.15 (Dardanelles); BLANK
Sick
AFB103 Ent on HS 30.3.17 Died of wounds (received I action at Dardanelles) on Hos Ship “Devanha” at sea Sept 4th 1915. Buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta Grave No 5 Row 8B
Died of wounds 139 16/9/15 Gas Gangrene – buried at sea 5/9/15
Missing – Reg Gen of shipping and seamen BR 23/18 Died of GSW thigh & gas poisoning 4.9.15 Malta on H Ship Devanha
Ad re medals auth to Mrs L C Scott (m) Kinohaku Kawhia 18.10.21
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Scott John Edward
Reg No 13/1056A
Roll No 511730
Scroll despatched (Date) 29 JUNE 1921
Plaque 28 Nov 1921
Recipient and address: Mr J E Scott Kinohaku King Country
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 20/10/22 AWE”
9 Form - no title
NZ Service 61 days
Overseas 203
10 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: Two of these forms exist on file – compilation follows:
No 13/1056A
Name Scott John Edward
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 15/12/14; 12/2/15; 59 days
1 Service record: HMNZT 19; 13/2/15; 26/3/15 Dis Suez; 42 days
1 Service record: Egypt; 27/3/15
10 Name and address of next of kin: Father J E Scott Kinohaku King Country
11 Particulars of marriage: Single
Intended place of residence on discharge: New Zealand
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 11/1056
NAME: Scott, John Edward
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
B Sqdn WMR; BLANK; Tpr; 15/12/14; Illegible
AMR; Transferred; Tpr; 2.4.15; E Horn
BLANK; Posted to unit D/nelles; 11.6.15; Illegible
BLANK; Died of wounds D/nelles; BLANK; 4.9.15; Illegible
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5553
Box / item 2
Record 0102641
Zack
Information on SCOTT, Trooper John Edward, 13/1056A, Auckland Mounted Rifles, 3rd reinforcements for you.
There are 20 pages on this master file (lots of duplicates) with 10 files (1 – 10) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file. Please note that the file presents some ambiguous statements particularly with regard to John Scott’s burial – one form refers to his death and burial at sea and another form to his burial at Malta. He may well have died at sea shortly before arriving in Malta and was buried in Malta. There are also some other conflicting pieces of information on the file.
Overview
John Edward Scott was born in Akaroa, South Island, New Zealand on 26 February 1888.
He underwent his medical examination on 2 December 1914; place not given, enlisted on 15 December 1914 and
attested on 18 December 1914 at Trentham. His service reckons from 15 December 1914. On enlistment he joined the Wellington Mounted Rifles, B Squadron, as Trooper No 11/1056 but for reasons not recorded on his file he transferred to the Auckland Mounted Rifles as Trooper No 13/1056A - possibly because Auckland was closer to where he had been living and his parents lived or he wanted to team up with another mate but any number of reasons could exist. The file gives two dates for the transfer - 2 November 1915, which has to be incorrect and probably reflects the inattention of the officer or clerk recording the date and 2 April 1915.
His ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 25 years and 9¼ months.
John was a ‘labourer’ by occupation’ working for F G Stokes, Kinohaku, King Country, North Island, New Zealand. He was single. His recorded next of kin was his father James Edwin Scott (father) Kinohaku via Kawhia, King Country, North Island, New Zealand.
John’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 144 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “sufficient.” His complexion was described as medium; colour of eyes dark grey and colour of hair medium dark. He had a distinctive axe wound near the metacarpus at the back of his left hand and one good and one faint vaccination mark. His religious profession was Presbyterian.
He left New Zealand on 14 February 1915 with the 3rd reinforcements (1,719 troops) on HMNZT 19 (‘Aparima’) and arrived in Suez on 26 March 1915. He was inoculated against typhoid prior to leaving New Zealand on 31 January 1915 and again on 7 March 1915 on board the transport. While on board the transport on 10 March 1915 John had completed a short form of will in which he left “all real and personal estate whatsoever” to his mother Lucy Cardelly Scott of Kinohaku, Kawhia.
Two dates are provided for when he was posted to his unit on Gallipoli – 11 June and 30 June 1915, which is interesting because the 3rd reinforcements arrived at Anzac, and were sent down to Helles on 6 May 1915. However, what is clear is that in the August attack on Hill 60 which is described by Sergt C G Nichol in The Story of Two Campaigns Official War History of the Auckland Mounted Rifles Regiment, 1914 – 1919 page 81 ff, John Scott was wounded in the thigh on 28 August 1915 and was transported by the Hospital Ship ‘Devanha’ to Malta. He died from gas gangrene caused by his wounds. The file then records that he died of wounds and was ‘buried at sea’ on 5 September 1915 and buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta, Grave No 5, Row 8B. The cablegram about his death on 4th September 1915 was sent by the Commandant Malta on 9 September 1915.
John Scott’s death is listed on in the Roll of Honour on page 249 of C G Nichol’s book.
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 13/1056A
NAME Scott John Edward
Regiment A crossed out and W written in MR
2 Short Form of Will
In the event of my death I give to
(a) My mother Lucy Cardelly Scott of Kinohaku, Kawhia Auckland New Zealand all my real and personal estate whatsoever
Signature John Edward Scott
Date 10th March 1915
13/1056A
3 Memorandum – no title
Date 25.5.16
DECEASED SOLDIER
No: 13/1056A
Name: Scott John Edwd
Casualty and date: Died of wound 4.9.15
Rank held: Trooper
Account required No 1 Statement final
Hospital Dates: BLANK
If paybook received: No book to hand 19/5/16
If will executed: Yes will on file
If pension granted: No
Remarks: Statement attached (regretfully not on file)
Initials of officer W L R
Date 26/5/16
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 11/1056 crossed out not number written in
Name John Edward Scott
Regiment or Unit: 3rd WMR
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? John Edward Scott
2 Where were you born? Akaroa
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 26 Feb 1888
5 What is your trade or calling? Labourer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Kinohaku
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? F G Stokes
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I John Edward Scott do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit John Edward Scott
Signature of Witness H D Williams
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, John Edward Scott, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 18th day of Dec 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer H D Williams Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of John Edward Scott on Enlistment
Apparent age: 25 years 9¼ months
Height: 5 feet 7 inches
Weight: 144 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 33½ inches Maximum 37¼ inches
Complexion: Medium
Colour of eyes: Dark Grey
Colour of hair: Medium Dark
Religious profession: Presbyterian
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. Axe wound near metacarpus of L hand (back)
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye D = 5
Sight: Left eye D = 5
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Sufficient
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? 1 good 1 faint
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Next of kin
Father
James Edwin Scott
Kinohaku via Kawhia Auckland
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Dec 2 1914
SIGNED C Campbell Jenkins Capt NZMC Medical Officer
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Scott
Christian Name: John Edward
Examined On 2nd day of Dec, 1914
At BLANK
Birthplace Town Akaroa
Country NZ
Declared age: 25 years 9 ¼ months
Trade or occupation Labourer
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Weight 144 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 33½ in Maximum expansion 37¼ in
Marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease: Axe wound over metacarpus of left hand
Approved by C Campbell Jenkins Capt NZMC Medical Officer
Enlisted on 18 day of Dec 1914, at Trentham
Information under headings shown in order as: Corps; Regimental No; Date:
Joined on enlistment: WMR Corp; 11/1056; 18/12/14
Transferred to: AMR; 13/1056A; 2.11.15 (Date?)
6 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 13/1056A
Regiment or Corps Auckland Mounted Rifles
Rank Trp
Name Scott John Edwards
Enlisted (a) 15/12/14
Terms of Service (a) period of war
Service reckons from (a) 15/12/14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
4/7/15; AMR; Posted to unit at; Dardanelles; 30/6/15; AFB213
31/8/15; AMR; Reported wounded; Dardanelles; 28.8.15; AFB213
9/9/15; Commandant Malta; Died of wounds on HS Devanha; At sea; 4.9.15; (Gas gangrene.) Buried at sea. Cablegram WB1390. 9.9.15 from Malta A8033
Signed N Fitz Herbert Major OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
7 Form – no title
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Scott
Christian Name: John Edward
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE; Signature of Medical Officer:
Trentham; 18.12.14; Inoculated against typhoid 31.1.15; H R Illegible Capt.
HMNZT 19; 12/2/15; Vaccinated 7/3/15; H R Illegible Capt.
8 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: AMR
Rank: Trooper
Surname: Scott
Christian Name: John Edward
No: 13/1056A
Occupation: Labourer
Religion: Presbyterian
Place of Birth: Akaroa
Date of Birth: 26.2.1888
Last New Zealand address: Kinohaku King Country
Last employer: F G Stokes Kinohaku
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): J E Scott (father) Kinohaku King Country. Written “Pay Book will returned in favour of (mother) Mrs Lucy Cardelly Scott all real and personal estate whatsoever
Medal action
Rank at death: Tpr
Reg No: 13/1056A
Casualty or reason for discharge: died of wounds
Legatee and address: Mrs Lucy C Scott, Kinohaku, Kawhia
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address Mr J Scott (Father) Kinohaku via Kawhia
FORM STAMPED “ MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 13 OCT 1923
Service Medals issued:
1914 – 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Scott John Edward No 13/1056A
Regiment or Corp: AMR
Rank: Trooper
Date: 15/12/14
Service
NZ from 15/12/14 to 14.2.15
Foreign from 14.2.15
Wounds
Information shown in order as: Cable No; Date; Where Soldier located; message and remarks:
139; 16/9/15; BLANK; Wounded 28/8/15
AFB103; BLANK; Reptd wndd 28.8.15 (Dardanelles); BLANK
Sick
AFB103 Ent on HS 30.3.17 Died of wounds (received I action at Dardanelles) on Hos Ship “Devanha” at sea Sept 4th 1915. Buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta Grave No 5 Row 8B
Died of wounds 139 16/9/15 Gas Gangrene – buried at sea 5/9/15
Missing – Reg Gen of shipping and seamen BR 23/18 Died of GSW thigh & gas poisoning 4.9.15 Malta on H Ship Devanha
Ad re medals auth to Mrs L C Scott (m) Kinohaku Kawhia 18.10.21
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Scott John Edward
Reg No 13/1056A
Roll No 511730
Scroll despatched (Date) 29 JUNE 1921
Plaque 28 Nov 1921
Recipient and address: Mr J E Scott Kinohaku King Country
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 20/10/22 AWE”
9 Form - no title
NZ Service 61 days
Overseas 203
10 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: Two of these forms exist on file – compilation follows:
No 13/1056A
Name Scott John Edward
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 15/12/14; 12/2/15; 59 days
1 Service record: HMNZT 19; 13/2/15; 26/3/15 Dis Suez; 42 days
1 Service record: Egypt; 27/3/15
10 Name and address of next of kin: Father J E Scott Kinohaku King Country
11 Particulars of marriage: Single
Intended place of residence on discharge: New Zealand
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 11/1056
NAME: Scott, John Edward
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
B Sqdn WMR; BLANK; Tpr; 15/12/14; Illegible
AMR; Transferred; Tpr; 2.4.15; E Horn
BLANK; Posted to unit D/nelles; 11.6.15; Illegible
BLANK; Died of wounds D/nelles; BLANK; 4.9.15; Illegible
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5553
Box / item 2
Record 0102641
Zack
Wayne
Information for you on ROBERTS, 10/1632 Private Owen Henry, Wellington Infantry Battalion, (7th Wellington West Coast B Coy), 3rd Reinforcements.
There are 23 pages on this master file (lots of duplicates) with 11 files (1 – 11) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file. I have a photo of this man which I will send you.
Overview
Owen Henry Roberts was born in Meremere, Hawera, North Island, New Zealand on either the 8 or 6 December 1892 (both dates given).
He underwent his medical examination on 19 November 1914; place not given, although probably Wanganui where he was living and working; enlisted on 15 December 1914 and attested on 20 December 1914 at Trentham. His service reckons from 15 December 1914. On enlistment he joined the Wellington Infantry Battalion (7th Wellington West Coast B Coy), as Private No 10/1632. Prior to enlistment he stated he was a member of the New Zealand Defence Territorials.
His ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 20 years and 11 months. (One form records his “declared age†as 22 years).
Owen was a ‘painter and Decorator’ by occupation’ working for Tucker & Co Wanganui, North Island, New Zealand. He was living at 78 Bell St Wanganui on enlistment. He was single. His recorded next of kin was his father Henry James Roberts, Patea, Provincial District of Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand. Henry Roberts subsequently moved to Leicester Street, Patea (south of Hawera) where he was living in December 1916
Owen’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 145 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.†His complexion was described as dark; colour of eyes grey and colour of hair light brown. His religious profession was Church of England.
He left New Zealand sailing on HMNZT No 17 (‘Maunganui’) on 14 February 1915 as a member of the 3rd Reinforcements of 1,119 troops; O/C Troops: Capt W S Cooper, Ship’s master L Worrall. The ‘Maunganui’ along with ‘Tahiti’ (No 18) and ‘Aparima’ (No 19) arrived in Suez on 26 March 1915. He was inoculated against typhoid on 31 January 1915 at Trentham and vaccinated again while at sea on 13 March 1915.
The 3rd reinforcements arrived at Anzac, and were sent down to Helles on 6 May 1915 to join the second battle for Krithia. Owen sadly didn’t last very long on Gallipoli before he was wounded and transported to Malta for treatment. He died from gunshot wound to the abdomen at Malta on 26th May 1915. He was buried in Addolorata Cemetery Malta.
Owen’s death is listed in the Roll of Honour on page 387 of The Wellington Regiment NZEF 1914 – 1919 by W H Cunningham, C A L Treadwell and J S Hanna.
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: WIB
Rank: Pte
Surname: Roberts
Christian Name: Owen Henry
No: 10/1632
Occupation: Painter
Religion: Ch of E
Place of Birth: Hawera
Date of Birth: 8.12.92
Last New Zealand address: 78 Bell St Wanganui
Last employer: Tucker Wanganui
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Roberts, H J Patea (Father)
Medal action
Surname: Roberts
Christian names: Owen Henry
Rank on death: Private
Reg No: 10/1632
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died of Wounds
Legatee and address: No will
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mr H J Roberts (F) Patea
Service Medals issued
1914 – 25 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
FORM STAMPED “MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 24 OCT 1923â€
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Roberts Owen Henry No 10/1632
Regiment or Corp: WIB
Rank: Pte
Date: 15.12.14 crossed out and 20.12.14 written in
Service
NZ; from 15.12.14 to 12.2.15; 59 days
Transport No 17; from 13.2.15 to 26.3.15
Egypt; from 27.3.15
Wounds
26.5.15 at Malta Died from GSW abdomen and Buried in Addolorata Cemetery
Died of wounds 21.6.15 (Note date is wrong)
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Roberts Owen Henry
Reg No 10/1632
Roll No 511232
Scroll despatched (Date) 28 JUN 1922
Plaque 6 FEB 1922
Recipient and address: Mr H J Roberts Leicester St Patea
2 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 10/1632
NAME Roberts
Regiment WIB 3rd Reinforcements
3 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
Note: Two of these forms exist.
ATTESTATION OF
No 10/1632
Name Owen Henry Roberts
Regiment or Unit: B Coy 3rd R
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Owen Henry Roberts
2 Where were you born? Merry Merry Hawera
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 6th December 1892 ticked
5 What is your trade or calling? Painter and Decorator
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? 78 Bell St Wanganui
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Tucker & Co Wanganui
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? Yes NZ Defence (Territorials)
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. Yes
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Owen Henry Roberts do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit O Roberts
Signature of Witness Looks like F Frayner
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Owen Henry Roberts, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 20 day of December 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer F A Ruck 2/Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Owen Henry Roberts on Enlistment
Apparent age: 20 years 11 months
Height: 5 feet 4 inches
Weight: 145 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 31 inches Maximum 35 inches
Complexion: Dark
Colour of eyes: Grey
Colour of hair: Light Brown
Religious profession: Church of England
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? No
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
None stated
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
19 Nov 1914
SIGNED E E Porritt Capt Medical Officer
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Roberts
Christian Name: Owen Henry
Examined On 19 day of Nov, 1914
At BLANK
Birthplace Town Merry Merry Hawera (Spelling should be ‘Meremere’)
Country NZ
Declared age: 22 years
Trade or occupation Painter & Decorator
Height: 5 ft 4 in
Weight 145 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 31 in Maximum expansion 35 in
Approved by E E Porritt Medical Officer
Enlisted on 20 day of Dec 1914, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: B Coy 3rd R
Regimental No: 10/1632
Date: 20/12/14
5 FORM – NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Roberts
Christian Name: Owen Henry
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE:
Trentham; 20.12.14; Inoculated Typhoid 31 Jan 1915
HMNZT No 17 (Maunganui); - ; Vaccinated 13.3.15
6 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Note: Two of these forms exist.
Regimental Number 10/1632
Regiment or Corps Wellington Infantry Battn (7th WW C Coy)
Rank Private
Name Roberts, Owen Henry
Enlisted (a) 15.12.14
Terms of Service (a) duration of war
Service reckons from (a) 15.12.1914
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
26.5.15; Cable from Commandant Malta; Died from GSW Abdomen; Malta; 26.5.15; Cable received 27/5/15 death cabled 27/5/15
Stamped “Entered on History Sheet 30.3.17†initialled ‘GCE’
Signed N Fitz Herbert Major OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
7 FIELD SERVICE Army Form B2090A
Typed mostly
Report of Death of a Soldier to be forwarded to the War Office with the least possible delay after receipt of notification of death on Army Form B 213 or Army Form A 36 or from other official documentary sources.
Regiment or Corps Wellington Battalion NZEF
Squadron Troop, Battery or Company 7th
Regtl No 10/1632 Rank Private
Name ROBERTS Oliver Henry
Died Date 26th May 1915
Place Malta
Cause of Death Died of wounds received in action at Dardanelles.
Signature of Officer in charge of Section Adjutant-General’s Office at the Base N Fitzherbert Capt
Station and date Alexandria, 8th June 1915
8 Declaration re estate
Note: the following form is mostly typed.
IN THE ESTATE of Owen Henry Roberts
(10/1632), a Member of the New Zealand
Expeditionary Forces, deceased
I HENRY JAMES ROBERTS of Patea in the Provincial District of Taranaki, Painter, do solemnly and sincerely declare:
1 THAT I am the father and next of kin of the above named Owen Henry Roberts, deceased.
2 THAT the said deceased at the time of his death was a bachelor.
3 THAT I have made diligent search amongst the said deceased’s papers and repositories and have made enquiries from all persons who might reasonable be expected to know whether the deceased ever made a Will and have been unable to find that he did make a Will and I verily believe that the deceased died intestate.
4 THAT I do not intend to apply for grant of Letters of Administration in respect of the estate of the said deceased.
AND make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true and under and by virtue of an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand intituled “The Justices of the Peace Act 1908.â€
DECLARED at Patea this
Seventh day of December 1916 Signed H J Roberts
Before me
H S illegible last name
A Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New Zealand
9 FORM
TYPED (mostly)
Dated 7th December 1916
IN THE ESTATE of Owen Henry
Roberts (10/1632) a Member
Of the New Zealand Expeditionary
Forces, deceased.
DECLARATION
By next-of-kin
Adams & Fleming
Solicitors, Patea
10 Form – no title
Form is illegible mostly as very faded
Arrived Gallipoli: 5.5.15
NZ Service 61 Days
Overseas 102 days
Total NZEF service 163 days
11 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: Two of these forms exist – compilation follows
No 10/1632
Name Roberts Owen Henry
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 15/12/14; 12/2/15; 59 days
1 Service record: Transport No 17; 13/2/15; 26.3.15 Dis Suez; 42 days
1 Service record: Egypt; 27.3.15; all else blank
10 Name and address of next of kin: H J Roberts (Father) Patea
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 10/1632
NAME: Roberts, Owen Henry
Regiment of Corps: Wgt Infantry
Rank: Pte
Dates: 15/12/14
Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry: C Saunderson Cooper Capt
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5550
Box / item 80
Record 0098451
Zack
Information for you on ROBERTS, 10/1632 Private Owen Henry, Wellington Infantry Battalion, (7th Wellington West Coast B Coy), 3rd Reinforcements.
There are 23 pages on this master file (lots of duplicates) with 11 files (1 – 11) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file. I have a photo of this man which I will send you.
Overview
Owen Henry Roberts was born in Meremere, Hawera, North Island, New Zealand on either the 8 or 6 December 1892 (both dates given).
He underwent his medical examination on 19 November 1914; place not given, although probably Wanganui where he was living and working; enlisted on 15 December 1914 and attested on 20 December 1914 at Trentham. His service reckons from 15 December 1914. On enlistment he joined the Wellington Infantry Battalion (7th Wellington West Coast B Coy), as Private No 10/1632. Prior to enlistment he stated he was a member of the New Zealand Defence Territorials.
His ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 20 years and 11 months. (One form records his “declared age†as 22 years).
Owen was a ‘painter and Decorator’ by occupation’ working for Tucker & Co Wanganui, North Island, New Zealand. He was living at 78 Bell St Wanganui on enlistment. He was single. His recorded next of kin was his father Henry James Roberts, Patea, Provincial District of Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand. Henry Roberts subsequently moved to Leicester Street, Patea (south of Hawera) where he was living in December 1916
Owen’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 145 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.†His complexion was described as dark; colour of eyes grey and colour of hair light brown. His religious profession was Church of England.
He left New Zealand sailing on HMNZT No 17 (‘Maunganui’) on 14 February 1915 as a member of the 3rd Reinforcements of 1,119 troops; O/C Troops: Capt W S Cooper, Ship’s master L Worrall. The ‘Maunganui’ along with ‘Tahiti’ (No 18) and ‘Aparima’ (No 19) arrived in Suez on 26 March 1915. He was inoculated against typhoid on 31 January 1915 at Trentham and vaccinated again while at sea on 13 March 1915.
The 3rd reinforcements arrived at Anzac, and were sent down to Helles on 6 May 1915 to join the second battle for Krithia. Owen sadly didn’t last very long on Gallipoli before he was wounded and transported to Malta for treatment. He died from gunshot wound to the abdomen at Malta on 26th May 1915. He was buried in Addolorata Cemetery Malta.
Owen’s death is listed in the Roll of Honour on page 387 of The Wellington Regiment NZEF 1914 – 1919 by W H Cunningham, C A L Treadwell and J S Hanna.
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: WIB
Rank: Pte
Surname: Roberts
Christian Name: Owen Henry
No: 10/1632
Occupation: Painter
Religion: Ch of E
Place of Birth: Hawera
Date of Birth: 8.12.92
Last New Zealand address: 78 Bell St Wanganui
Last employer: Tucker Wanganui
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Roberts, H J Patea (Father)
Medal action
Surname: Roberts
Christian names: Owen Henry
Rank on death: Private
Reg No: 10/1632
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died of Wounds
Legatee and address: No will
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mr H J Roberts (F) Patea
Service Medals issued
1914 – 25 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
FORM STAMPED “MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 24 OCT 1923â€
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Roberts Owen Henry No 10/1632
Regiment or Corp: WIB
Rank: Pte
Date: 15.12.14 crossed out and 20.12.14 written in
Service
NZ; from 15.12.14 to 12.2.15; 59 days
Transport No 17; from 13.2.15 to 26.3.15
Egypt; from 27.3.15
Wounds
26.5.15 at Malta Died from GSW abdomen and Buried in Addolorata Cemetery
Died of wounds 21.6.15 (Note date is wrong)
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Roberts Owen Henry
Reg No 10/1632
Roll No 511232
Scroll despatched (Date) 28 JUN 1922
Plaque 6 FEB 1922
Recipient and address: Mr H J Roberts Leicester St Patea
2 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 10/1632
NAME Roberts
Regiment WIB 3rd Reinforcements
3 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
Note: Two of these forms exist.
ATTESTATION OF
No 10/1632
Name Owen Henry Roberts
Regiment or Unit: B Coy 3rd R
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Owen Henry Roberts
2 Where were you born? Merry Merry Hawera
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 6th December 1892 ticked
5 What is your trade or calling? Painter and Decorator
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? 78 Bell St Wanganui
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Tucker & Co Wanganui
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? Yes NZ Defence (Territorials)
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. Yes
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Owen Henry Roberts do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit O Roberts
Signature of Witness Looks like F Frayner
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Owen Henry Roberts, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 20 day of December 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer F A Ruck 2/Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Owen Henry Roberts on Enlistment
Apparent age: 20 years 11 months
Height: 5 feet 4 inches
Weight: 145 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 31 inches Maximum 35 inches
Complexion: Dark
Colour of eyes: Grey
Colour of hair: Light Brown
Religious profession: Church of England
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? No
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
None stated
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
19 Nov 1914
SIGNED E E Porritt Capt Medical Officer
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Roberts
Christian Name: Owen Henry
Examined On 19 day of Nov, 1914
At BLANK
Birthplace Town Merry Merry Hawera (Spelling should be ‘Meremere’)
Country NZ
Declared age: 22 years
Trade or occupation Painter & Decorator
Height: 5 ft 4 in
Weight 145 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 31 in Maximum expansion 35 in
Approved by E E Porritt Medical Officer
Enlisted on 20 day of Dec 1914, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: B Coy 3rd R
Regimental No: 10/1632
Date: 20/12/14
5 FORM – NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Roberts
Christian Name: Owen Henry
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE:
Trentham; 20.12.14; Inoculated Typhoid 31 Jan 1915
HMNZT No 17 (Maunganui); - ; Vaccinated 13.3.15
6 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Note: Two of these forms exist.
Regimental Number 10/1632
Regiment or Corps Wellington Infantry Battn (7th WW C Coy)
Rank Private
Name Roberts, Owen Henry
Enlisted (a) 15.12.14
Terms of Service (a) duration of war
Service reckons from (a) 15.12.1914
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
26.5.15; Cable from Commandant Malta; Died from GSW Abdomen; Malta; 26.5.15; Cable received 27/5/15 death cabled 27/5/15
Stamped “Entered on History Sheet 30.3.17†initialled ‘GCE’
Signed N Fitz Herbert Major OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
7 FIELD SERVICE Army Form B2090A
Typed mostly
Report of Death of a Soldier to be forwarded to the War Office with the least possible delay after receipt of notification of death on Army Form B 213 or Army Form A 36 or from other official documentary sources.
Regiment or Corps Wellington Battalion NZEF
Squadron Troop, Battery or Company 7th
Regtl No 10/1632 Rank Private
Name ROBERTS Oliver Henry
Died Date 26th May 1915
Place Malta
Cause of Death Died of wounds received in action at Dardanelles.
Signature of Officer in charge of Section Adjutant-General’s Office at the Base N Fitzherbert Capt
Station and date Alexandria, 8th June 1915
8 Declaration re estate
Note: the following form is mostly typed.
IN THE ESTATE of Owen Henry Roberts
(10/1632), a Member of the New Zealand
Expeditionary Forces, deceased
I HENRY JAMES ROBERTS of Patea in the Provincial District of Taranaki, Painter, do solemnly and sincerely declare:
1 THAT I am the father and next of kin of the above named Owen Henry Roberts, deceased.
2 THAT the said deceased at the time of his death was a bachelor.
3 THAT I have made diligent search amongst the said deceased’s papers and repositories and have made enquiries from all persons who might reasonable be expected to know whether the deceased ever made a Will and have been unable to find that he did make a Will and I verily believe that the deceased died intestate.
4 THAT I do not intend to apply for grant of Letters of Administration in respect of the estate of the said deceased.
AND make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true and under and by virtue of an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand intituled “The Justices of the Peace Act 1908.â€
DECLARED at Patea this
Seventh day of December 1916 Signed H J Roberts
Before me
H S illegible last name
A Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New Zealand
9 FORM
TYPED (mostly)
Dated 7th December 1916
IN THE ESTATE of Owen Henry
Roberts (10/1632) a Member
Of the New Zealand Expeditionary
Forces, deceased.
DECLARATION
By next-of-kin
Adams & Fleming
Solicitors, Patea
10 Form – no title
Form is illegible mostly as very faded
Arrived Gallipoli: 5.5.15
NZ Service 61 Days
Overseas 102 days
Total NZEF service 163 days
11 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: Two of these forms exist – compilation follows
No 10/1632
Name Roberts Owen Henry
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 15/12/14; 12/2/15; 59 days
1 Service record: Transport No 17; 13/2/15; 26.3.15 Dis Suez; 42 days
1 Service record: Egypt; 27.3.15; all else blank
10 Name and address of next of kin: H J Roberts (Father) Patea
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 10/1632
NAME: Roberts, Owen Henry
Regiment of Corps: Wgt Infantry
Rank: Pte
Dates: 15/12/14
Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry: C Saunderson Cooper Capt
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5550
Box / item 80
Record 0098451
Zack
I also have a photo of Paetaha Paora which I will send to you.
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Paora Paetaha was mentioned in the Auckland Weekly News of 30 Sept 1915 as being wounded
"PAORA, Paetaha Wounded, slightly Maori Cont 9th Sep 1915 Paora Kohatu, Taupo "
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Paora Paetaha was mentioned in the Auckland Weekly News of 30 Sept 1915 as being wounded
"PAORA, Paetaha Wounded, slightly Maori Cont 9th Sep 1915 Paora Kohatu, Taupo "
Many thanks Zack & Christine !
Providing there are no hiccups, all this material will be added to the Australian and put to good use in producing a detailed Roll of Honour for First World War Anzacs buried on Malta - as was the declared intention when approaching you for assistance with my research.
I cannot possibly thank everyone enough for all the time and trouble undertaken on my behalf thus far.
Thanks & regards
Wayne
Providing there are no hiccups, all this material will be added to the Australian and put to good use in producing a detailed Roll of Honour for First World War Anzacs buried on Malta - as was the declared intention when approaching you for assistance with my research.
I cannot possibly thank everyone enough for all the time and trouble undertaken on my behalf thus far.
Thanks & regards
Wayne
I think Zack deserves a medal 
He has done and is doing a terrific amount of work here.
Christine
He has done and is doing a terrific amount of work here.Christine
Wayne
Well we are getting there slowly! Only about 22 to go!
Information on ROBINSON, 7/1280 Lance Corporal, Clifford Kossuth, 8th Canterbury Mounted Rifles 6th Reinforcements for you.
There are 22 pages on this master file with 10 files (1 – 10) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
Clifford Kossuth Robinson was born in Bristol, England on 17 December 1889.
He underwent his medical examination on 6 February 1915; place not given, enlisted on 15 March 1915 and attested on 16 March 1915 at Trentham. His service reckons from 15 March 1915.
On enlistment he joined the Canterbury Mounted Rifles, 8th © Squadron, 6th Reinforcements as Trooper No 7/1280. He was promoted on to Corporal on 19 April 1915 and then, on a date and for reasons not stated on his file, he was given his “correct rank” of Lance Corporal. He stated in his attestation form that prior to enlisting his previous military service was a member of the “RFA (Territorials)” for “four years.” His reason for “discharge” was “time expired and (he) left (the) district.”
His ‘declared age' on enlistment was 25 years.
Clifford was a ‘farmer’ by occupation’ working for J Bolton Woodville, North Island, New Zealand. He was single. His recorded next of kin was his father Kossuth Robinson 47 Downleaze Street Bristol, England. This address to my amazement exists and it’s for sale according to Goggle!
Clifford’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 134 lb. Unfortunately his file doesn’t have any medical record or description of him. His religious profession was Baptist.
His file doesn’t record which transport he left New Zealand on but he was in the 6th reinforcements. These 2,363 troops left New Zealand in two transports - No 27 (‘Willochra’) and No 28 ‘Tofua’ - on 14 August 1915. They arrived in Suez on 19 September 1915. He was posted to his unit at Anzac on 13 November 1915. His time on Gallipoli was very short. 12 days later he was disembarked in Malta from the Hospital Ship Galeeka” suffering from pneumonia and admitted to Cottonera Hospital on 24 November. (The weather on Gallipoli in November 1915 was getting very cold and Clifford’s departure was just prior to the Great Blizzard 27/28 November that claimed so many lives.)
For reasons not stated on the file Clifford was moved from Cottonera Hospital and admitted to Imtarfa Hospital where on 26 November he was described as “dangerously ill pneumonia.” However, shortly afterwards on 8 December 1915 he died of enteric and was buried in the Pieta Cemetery.
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: CMR 8th Sqdn
Rank: L/Cpl
Surname: Robinson
Christian Name: Clifford Kossuth
No: 7/1280
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: Baptist
Place of Birth: England
Date of Birth: 27.12.1889
Last New Zealand address: Gleniti Timaru
Last employer: J Bolton Woodville
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Mrs Kossuth-Robinson (Father) 47 ‘Downlease’ crossed out and ‘Downleage’ written in Bristol England.
Written Note: “Memo received from Public Trust dated 22.8.19 states all medals to be handed to Mr K Robinson (father) Haleham Downlease.”
Medal action
Rank on death: L/Cpl
Highest rank held: L/Cpl
Reg No: 7/1280
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died of sickness
Legatee and address: No evidence of will
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mr K Robinson (F) 47 Downleaze Bristol England
Service Medals issued
1914 – 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Robinson Clifford Kossuth No 7/1280
Information shown in order as: Regiment or Corp; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties &; Rank; Date; Authority for Entry:
CMR; Posted; Tpr; 15.3.15; J Studholme Major
BLANK; Promoted; Cpl; 19.4.15; J Studholme Major
C Mt R 8th; Correct rank L/Cpl; L/Cpl; BLANK; AFB103
Service
Foreign: 14.8.15
Wounds
Information shown in order as: Date; Where soldier located; Message and Remarks:
28.11.15; Malta; Disembarked Hos Ship ‘Galeeka dangerously ill Cottonera Hos Nov 26 Pneumonia No 26 Died Enteric Dec 8
29.11.15; Malta; BLANK
8.12.15; Malta; Died of enteric
Buried in Pieta Cemetery
Sick
Died of Enteric Cottonera Hos Dec 8th /15
Died of sickness
Medals to Mr K Robison (F) Heleham 47 Downleage Bristol England
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Robinson, Clifford Kossuth
Reg No 7/1280
Roll No 56673
Scroll despatched (Date) 15 JUL 1921
Plaque 20 MAR 1922
Recipient and address: Mr K Robinson 47 Downleaze Bristol Eng
Written top left hand side “Cert posted 20.10.22”
2 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 7/1280
Regiment or Corps Canty Mt Rifles 8th
Rank L/Cprp
Name Robinson Clifford Kossuth
Enlisted (a) 15.3.15
Terms of Service (a) period of war
Service reckons from (a) 15.3.15
Date of promotion to present rank 19.4.15
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
14.11.15; O/C CMR; Arrived & posted to 8th MR; Anzac; 13.11.15; B213
27.11.15; Cdth Malta; Dangerously ill pneumonia; Imtarfa Hosp Malta; 26.11.15; Ext cable WB3209 Dated 27.11.15 from Cdth Malta E671
BLANK; Cottonera Hosp; Admtd; Malta; 24.11.15; x HS Galeeka Roll F200
8.12.15; Cdth Malta; Died of enteric; Malta; 8.12.15; Ext cable WB3600 from Cdth Malta 8/12/15 E2490
Signed N Fitz Herbert Major OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
3 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 7/1280
NAME: Robinson Clifford Kossuth
Regiment: 6th Refmts
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
Typed
ATTESTATION OF
No 7/1280
Name Robinson Clifford Kossuth
Regiment or Unit: 6ths rfts
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Robinson Clifford Kossuth
2 Where were you born? Bristol England
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 27 December 1889
5 What is your trade or calling? Farmer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Gleniti Timaru
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? J Bolton, Woodville
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. Yes RFA (Territorials) 4 years. Time expired and left district.
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds?
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes Willing to be inoculated CKR initialled
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Clifford Kossuth Robinson do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Clifford Kossuth Robinson
Signature of Witness James R Feather
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Clifford Kossuth Robinson, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 16 day of March 1915.
Signature of Attesting Officer N P Gray Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Clifford Robinson on Enlistment is missing
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Robinson
Christian Name: Clifford Kossuth
Examined On 6th day of Feb, 1915
At PLACE
Birthplace Town Bristol
Country England
Declared age: 25 years
Trade or occupation Farmer
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Weight 134 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 31 in Maximum expansion 35 in
Approved by C W Peach Medical Officer
Enlisted on 15th day of M’ch 1915, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: C Sqd 6th
Regimental No 7/1280
Date 15.3.15
6 Form – no title
Note: This form is very fade and difficult to impossible to read
Arrived Egypt: 19.9.15
Arrived Gallipoli: 13.11.15
Arrived Malta: 26.11.15
Died of sickness 8.12.15
7 LETTER
COPY FOR FILE
4th April
Mr K Robinson’
47 Downlease
Bristol, England
Dear Sir
Re 7/1280 (‘3/2726’ crossed out) C K Robinson
I have to inform you that the above named soldier was interred in the Pieta Cemetery, Malta.
You will I am sure be pleased to receive these few additional particulars concerning his burial.
Yours faithfully
Illegible
Chief Clerk
For Major
Director of Base Records
8 EF Form No 33 NEW ZEALAND MILITARY FORCES
Typed mostly
Record No 7/1280
Certified that it appears by an official telegram received at this
Office that No 7/1280 CORPORAL
(rank)
CLIFFORD KOSSUITH ROBINSON
(Name)
Of the CANTERBURY MOUNTED RIFLES, New Zealand
(Unit)
Expeditionary Force ENTERIC
At COTTONERA HOSPITAL, MALTA
(Place)
on the EIGHT day of DECEMBER 1915
BLANK
Minister of Defence
Dated at Headquarters, New Zealand Military Forces, Wellington
This TWENTYTHIRD day of MAY 1915
Mr Robinson
C/o Captain Vine
9 LETTER
Note this letter is typed but NOTE SPELLINGS
6th March 1916
Mr R Robinson
47 Doulease (note spelling)
Bristol
ENGLAND
Dear Sir
RE 7/1280 CORPORAL CLIFFORD K ROBINSON
I have to advise you that the Official Army Form in connection with the death of the above soldier has now been received from the Front and the following particulars taken therefrom for your information:
Arrived and posted to Anzac 13/11/15
8th Mounted Rifles
Admtd Cororinera Hosp ex H S “Galeeka” 24/11/15
Admtd Intarfa Hosp Malta 26/11/15 dangerously ill pneumonia
Died of Enteric Malta 8/12/15
Yours faithfully
“DAE”
LIEUTENANT
For MAJOR
DIRECTOR OF BASE RECORDS
10 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note three of these forms exist on the file – compilation follows.
No: 7/1280
Name: Robinson, Clifford Kossuth
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days
1 Service record: NZ; 15.3.15; 13/8/15; 152 days
1 Service record: At sea; 14/8/15; BLANK
10 Name and address of next of kin: Typed: (Father) Mr Kossuth Robinson 47, Downleaze Bristol England
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 7/1280
NAME: Robinson Clifford Kossuth
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
? Sqd; Embarks; Tpr; 15.3.15; John Studholme Major
BLANK; Promoted; Cpl; 19.4.15; John Studholme Major
8th CMR; Posted to unit; Tpr; 13/11/15; BLANK
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5550
Box / item 84
Record 0098894
Zack
Well we are getting there slowly! Only about 22 to go!
Information on ROBINSON, 7/1280 Lance Corporal, Clifford Kossuth, 8th Canterbury Mounted Rifles 6th Reinforcements for you.
There are 22 pages on this master file with 10 files (1 – 10) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
Clifford Kossuth Robinson was born in Bristol, England on 17 December 1889.
He underwent his medical examination on 6 February 1915; place not given, enlisted on 15 March 1915 and attested on 16 March 1915 at Trentham. His service reckons from 15 March 1915.
On enlistment he joined the Canterbury Mounted Rifles, 8th © Squadron, 6th Reinforcements as Trooper No 7/1280. He was promoted on to Corporal on 19 April 1915 and then, on a date and for reasons not stated on his file, he was given his “correct rank” of Lance Corporal. He stated in his attestation form that prior to enlisting his previous military service was a member of the “RFA (Territorials)” for “four years.” His reason for “discharge” was “time expired and (he) left (the) district.”
His ‘declared age' on enlistment was 25 years.
Clifford was a ‘farmer’ by occupation’ working for J Bolton Woodville, North Island, New Zealand. He was single. His recorded next of kin was his father Kossuth Robinson 47 Downleaze Street Bristol, England. This address to my amazement exists and it’s for sale according to Goggle!
Clifford’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 134 lb. Unfortunately his file doesn’t have any medical record or description of him. His religious profession was Baptist.
His file doesn’t record which transport he left New Zealand on but he was in the 6th reinforcements. These 2,363 troops left New Zealand in two transports - No 27 (‘Willochra’) and No 28 ‘Tofua’ - on 14 August 1915. They arrived in Suez on 19 September 1915. He was posted to his unit at Anzac on 13 November 1915. His time on Gallipoli was very short. 12 days later he was disembarked in Malta from the Hospital Ship Galeeka” suffering from pneumonia and admitted to Cottonera Hospital on 24 November. (The weather on Gallipoli in November 1915 was getting very cold and Clifford’s departure was just prior to the Great Blizzard 27/28 November that claimed so many lives.)
For reasons not stated on the file Clifford was moved from Cottonera Hospital and admitted to Imtarfa Hospital where on 26 November he was described as “dangerously ill pneumonia.” However, shortly afterwards on 8 December 1915 he died of enteric and was buried in the Pieta Cemetery.
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: CMR 8th Sqdn
Rank: L/Cpl
Surname: Robinson
Christian Name: Clifford Kossuth
No: 7/1280
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: Baptist
Place of Birth: England
Date of Birth: 27.12.1889
Last New Zealand address: Gleniti Timaru
Last employer: J Bolton Woodville
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Mrs Kossuth-Robinson (Father) 47 ‘Downlease’ crossed out and ‘Downleage’ written in Bristol England.
Written Note: “Memo received from Public Trust dated 22.8.19 states all medals to be handed to Mr K Robinson (father) Haleham Downlease.”
Medal action
Rank on death: L/Cpl
Highest rank held: L/Cpl
Reg No: 7/1280
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died of sickness
Legatee and address: No evidence of will
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mr K Robinson (F) 47 Downleaze Bristol England
Service Medals issued
1914 – 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Robinson Clifford Kossuth No 7/1280
Information shown in order as: Regiment or Corp; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties &; Rank; Date; Authority for Entry:
CMR; Posted; Tpr; 15.3.15; J Studholme Major
BLANK; Promoted; Cpl; 19.4.15; J Studholme Major
C Mt R 8th; Correct rank L/Cpl; L/Cpl; BLANK; AFB103
Service
Foreign: 14.8.15
Wounds
Information shown in order as: Date; Where soldier located; Message and Remarks:
28.11.15; Malta; Disembarked Hos Ship ‘Galeeka dangerously ill Cottonera Hos Nov 26 Pneumonia No 26 Died Enteric Dec 8
29.11.15; Malta; BLANK
8.12.15; Malta; Died of enteric
Buried in Pieta Cemetery
Sick
Died of Enteric Cottonera Hos Dec 8th /15
Died of sickness
Medals to Mr K Robison (F) Heleham 47 Downleage Bristol England
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Robinson, Clifford Kossuth
Reg No 7/1280
Roll No 56673
Scroll despatched (Date) 15 JUL 1921
Plaque 20 MAR 1922
Recipient and address: Mr K Robinson 47 Downleaze Bristol Eng
Written top left hand side “Cert posted 20.10.22”
2 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 7/1280
Regiment or Corps Canty Mt Rifles 8th
Rank L/Cprp
Name Robinson Clifford Kossuth
Enlisted (a) 15.3.15
Terms of Service (a) period of war
Service reckons from (a) 15.3.15
Date of promotion to present rank 19.4.15
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
14.11.15; O/C CMR; Arrived & posted to 8th MR; Anzac; 13.11.15; B213
27.11.15; Cdth Malta; Dangerously ill pneumonia; Imtarfa Hosp Malta; 26.11.15; Ext cable WB3209 Dated 27.11.15 from Cdth Malta E671
BLANK; Cottonera Hosp; Admtd; Malta; 24.11.15; x HS Galeeka Roll F200
8.12.15; Cdth Malta; Died of enteric; Malta; 8.12.15; Ext cable WB3600 from Cdth Malta 8/12/15 E2490
Signed N Fitz Herbert Major OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
3 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 7/1280
NAME: Robinson Clifford Kossuth
Regiment: 6th Refmts
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
Typed
ATTESTATION OF
No 7/1280
Name Robinson Clifford Kossuth
Regiment or Unit: 6ths rfts
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Robinson Clifford Kossuth
2 Where were you born? Bristol England
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 27 December 1889
5 What is your trade or calling? Farmer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Gleniti Timaru
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? J Bolton, Woodville
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. Yes RFA (Territorials) 4 years. Time expired and left district.
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds?
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes Willing to be inoculated CKR initialled
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Clifford Kossuth Robinson do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Clifford Kossuth Robinson
Signature of Witness James R Feather
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Clifford Kossuth Robinson, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 16 day of March 1915.
Signature of Attesting Officer N P Gray Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Clifford Robinson on Enlistment is missing
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Robinson
Christian Name: Clifford Kossuth
Examined On 6th day of Feb, 1915
At PLACE
Birthplace Town Bristol
Country England
Declared age: 25 years
Trade or occupation Farmer
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Weight 134 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 31 in Maximum expansion 35 in
Approved by C W Peach Medical Officer
Enlisted on 15th day of M’ch 1915, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: C Sqd 6th
Regimental No 7/1280
Date 15.3.15
6 Form – no title
Note: This form is very fade and difficult to impossible to read
Arrived Egypt: 19.9.15
Arrived Gallipoli: 13.11.15
Arrived Malta: 26.11.15
Died of sickness 8.12.15
7 LETTER
COPY FOR FILE
4th April
Mr K Robinson’
47 Downlease
Bristol, England
Dear Sir
Re 7/1280 (‘3/2726’ crossed out) C K Robinson
I have to inform you that the above named soldier was interred in the Pieta Cemetery, Malta.
You will I am sure be pleased to receive these few additional particulars concerning his burial.
Yours faithfully
Illegible
Chief Clerk
For Major
Director of Base Records
8 EF Form No 33 NEW ZEALAND MILITARY FORCES
Typed mostly
Record No 7/1280
Certified that it appears by an official telegram received at this
Office that No 7/1280 CORPORAL
(rank)
CLIFFORD KOSSUITH ROBINSON
(Name)
Of the CANTERBURY MOUNTED RIFLES, New Zealand
(Unit)
Expeditionary Force ENTERIC
At COTTONERA HOSPITAL, MALTA
(Place)
on the EIGHT day of DECEMBER 1915
BLANK
Minister of Defence
Dated at Headquarters, New Zealand Military Forces, Wellington
This TWENTYTHIRD day of MAY 1915
Mr Robinson
C/o Captain Vine
9 LETTER
Note this letter is typed but NOTE SPELLINGS
6th March 1916
Mr R Robinson
47 Doulease (note spelling)
Bristol
ENGLAND
Dear Sir
RE 7/1280 CORPORAL CLIFFORD K ROBINSON
I have to advise you that the Official Army Form in connection with the death of the above soldier has now been received from the Front and the following particulars taken therefrom for your information:
Arrived and posted to Anzac 13/11/15
8th Mounted Rifles
Admtd Cororinera Hosp ex H S “Galeeka” 24/11/15
Admtd Intarfa Hosp Malta 26/11/15 dangerously ill pneumonia
Died of Enteric Malta 8/12/15
Yours faithfully
“DAE”
LIEUTENANT
For MAJOR
DIRECTOR OF BASE RECORDS
10 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note three of these forms exist on the file – compilation follows.
No: 7/1280
Name: Robinson, Clifford Kossuth
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days
1 Service record: NZ; 15.3.15; 13/8/15; 152 days
1 Service record: At sea; 14/8/15; BLANK
10 Name and address of next of kin: Typed: (Father) Mr Kossuth Robinson 47, Downleaze Bristol England
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 7/1280
NAME: Robinson Clifford Kossuth
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
? Sqd; Embarks; Tpr; 15.3.15; John Studholme Major
BLANK; Promoted; Cpl; 19.4.15; John Studholme Major
8th CMR; Posted to unit; Tpr; 13/11/15; BLANK
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5550
Box / item 84
Record 0098894
Zack
Wayne
Information on Frank Henry George Whitton 11/398 Wellington Mounted Rifles (East Coast Squadron) for you.
This file is 15 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are seven main documents (1 to 7) of interest with the usual inserts on the original file. There is another form but it is completely illegible. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
Frank Henry George Whitton was born in Masterton, North Island, New Zealand on 21 June 1894.
He underwent his medical examination on 13 August 1914, place not stated but was likely to be Masterton and attested at Masterton, on 13 August 1914. His stated prior military experience had been gained as a member of the Masterton School Cadets for three years. On enlistment he belonged to “G” Squadron 9th Mounted Rifles and joined the Wellington Mounted Rifles East Coast Squadron. The condition of his teeth is described as “good.”
His apparent age' on enlistment was 20 years and 2 months.
Frank was a ‘farm hand’ by ‘occupation’ and was working for F E Perry Dyeville, Martinborough, prior to enlisting and he was living in Martinborough. He was single. His next of kin was his father Frank Whitton, PO Box 86 Masterton.
Frank’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 4¾ inches tall and weighed 127 lb. His complexion was fair; colour of eyes blue and colour of hair light brown. His religious profession was Church of England.
He left Wellington, New Zealand on HMNZT No 4 (Tahiti) with the Main Body (8,444 troops) on 16 October 1914 and arrived in Alexandria on 3 December 1914. (OC Troops Lieut Col John Finlay and Ship’s Master F P Evans RNR.) He would have been vaccinated against typhoid. His file doesn’t record when he actually landed on Gallipoli but by 16 August he was reported dangerously ill (enteric) in Malta.
He didn’t last long after arriving in Malta – he died of enteric on 29 August 1915.
He is buried at Pieta Military Cemetery.
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 11/398
NAME: WHITTON FRANK HENRY GEORGE
Regiment: WMR
Group: 6
Died of sickness 29.8.16 (note: wrong year)
2 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: WMR
Rank: Trooper
Surname: Whitton
Christian Name: Frank Henry George (Harvey crossed out)
No: 11/398
Occupation: Farmhand
Religion: C of E
Place of Birth: Masterton
Date of Birth: 21.6.1894
Last New Zealand address: Martinborough
Last employer: F E Perry Dyeville Martinborough
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Father – Frank Whitton Masterton
Medal action
Surname: Whitton
Christian names: Frank Henry George
Rank on discharge: Tpr
Reg No: 11/398
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died of sickness
Legatee and address: Frank Whitton (F) PO Box 86 Masterton
Service Medals issued:
1914 – 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Statement of the Services of Whitton Frank Henry George No 11/398
Regiment or Corps: WMR
Rank: Trooper
Date: 13.4.15
Sick
AFB 103 16.8.15 Malta Adm Hosp Enteric 16.8.15
AFB103 Died of enteric Malta August 29th 1915
Buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta
Died of sickness 111 10.9.15 Died of enteric at Malta August 29 1915
Medals to Mr F Whitton PO Box 86 Masterton
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Whitton Frank Henry Geo
Reg No: 11/398
Roll No: 514047
Scroll despatched (Date): 9 SEPT 1921
Plaque: 25 FEB 1922
Recipient and address: Mr F Whitton PO Box 86 Masterton
Written on top “Cert posted 10.11.22”
3 EF Form No 33
NEW ZEALAND MILITARY FORCES
Typed mostly
Record No 10/1485
Certified that it appears by an official telegram received at this
Office that No 11/398 TROOPER
(rank)
FRANK HENRY GEORGE WHITTON
(Name)
Of the WELLINGTON MOUNTED RIFLES, New Zealand
(Unit)
Expeditionary Force DIED OF ENTERIC
At MALTA
(Place)
on the TWENTYNINTH day of AUGUST 1915
Illegible initials for Lieut Colonel Adjutant General NZ Forces
Dated at Headquarters, New Zealand Military Forces, Wellington
This TWENTYFIRST day of APRIL 1915
The Public Trustee
Per W?MG (4)
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
Typed mostly
ATTESTATION OF
No 11/398
Name Frank Henry George Whitton
Regiment or Unit: NZMR
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Frank Henry George Whitton
2 Where were you born? Masterton
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 21/6/1894 ticked
5 What is your trade or calling? Farmhand
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Martinborough
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? F E Perry Dverville, Martinborough
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? “G” Squadron 9th Mtd Rifles
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. Masterton School Cadets, 3 years. Left school
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes Gladstone
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Frank Henry George Whitton do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit F H G Whitton
Signature of Witness A Jackson Lieut 17th Regt
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Frank Henry George Whitton, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Masterton, NZ on this 13th day of August 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer A Jackson Lieut 17th Regt
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Frank Henry George Whitton on Enlistment (Note: very faded)
Apparent age: 20 years 2 months
Height: 5 feet 4¾ inches
Weight: 127 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 33 ½ inches Maximum 37 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Light Brown
Religious profession: Anglican
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Slight
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
None stated
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
13th Aug 1914
SIGNED A Horking Capt NZMC Medical Officer
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Whitton
Christian Name: Frank Henry George
Examined On 13 day of Aug, 1914
At BLANK
Birthplace Town Masterton
Country NZ
Declared age: 20 years 2 months
Trade or occupation Farm hand
Height: 5 ft 4¾ in
Weight 127 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 33 ½ in Maximum expansion 37 in
Approved by A Horking Capt NZMC Medical Officer
Enlisted on 13 day of August 1914, at Masterton
Joined on enlistment WMR
Regimental No 11/398
6 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: There are three of these forms on file – compilation follows:
No 11/398
Name Whitton Frank Henry George
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 13.8.14; 14.10.14; 63 days
1 Service record: HMNZT No 4; 15.10.14; 3.12.14; BLANK days
1 Service record: Egypt; 4.12.14; all else BLANK
10 Name and address of next of kin: Frank Whitton (Father) Masterton
Intended place of residence on discharge: Masterton
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
Regiment of Corps WMR
Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c
Attested Rank Trooper
Date 13.8.14
Written
“Dangerously ill (enteric) 17.8.15”
“Died of enteric 29 8 15”
7 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Note – form is very faded
Regimental Number 11/398
Regiment or Corps Wellington MR 9th Sqdr
Rank Trooper name Whitton Frank Henry George
Enlisted (a) 13.8.14
Terms of Service (a) period of war
Service reckons from (a) 13.8.14
Information is shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty:
21/8/15; Cablegram Commandant; Report dangerously ill; Malta; 17.8.15
16/8/15; Roll; Admitted Enteric; Malta; 16.8.15
1/9/15; Cable Commandant Malta; Died of enteric; Malta; 29.8.15
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
File stamped “FILE 17 NOV 1915 CAM”
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5557
Box / item 75
Record 012192
Zack
Information on Frank Henry George Whitton 11/398 Wellington Mounted Rifles (East Coast Squadron) for you.
This file is 15 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are seven main documents (1 to 7) of interest with the usual inserts on the original file. There is another form but it is completely illegible. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
Frank Henry George Whitton was born in Masterton, North Island, New Zealand on 21 June 1894.
He underwent his medical examination on 13 August 1914, place not stated but was likely to be Masterton and attested at Masterton, on 13 August 1914. His stated prior military experience had been gained as a member of the Masterton School Cadets for three years. On enlistment he belonged to “G” Squadron 9th Mounted Rifles and joined the Wellington Mounted Rifles East Coast Squadron. The condition of his teeth is described as “good.”
His apparent age' on enlistment was 20 years and 2 months.
Frank was a ‘farm hand’ by ‘occupation’ and was working for F E Perry Dyeville, Martinborough, prior to enlisting and he was living in Martinborough. He was single. His next of kin was his father Frank Whitton, PO Box 86 Masterton.
Frank’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 4¾ inches tall and weighed 127 lb. His complexion was fair; colour of eyes blue and colour of hair light brown. His religious profession was Church of England.
He left Wellington, New Zealand on HMNZT No 4 (Tahiti) with the Main Body (8,444 troops) on 16 October 1914 and arrived in Alexandria on 3 December 1914. (OC Troops Lieut Col John Finlay and Ship’s Master F P Evans RNR.) He would have been vaccinated against typhoid. His file doesn’t record when he actually landed on Gallipoli but by 16 August he was reported dangerously ill (enteric) in Malta.
He didn’t last long after arriving in Malta – he died of enteric on 29 August 1915.
He is buried at Pieta Military Cemetery.
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 11/398
NAME: WHITTON FRANK HENRY GEORGE
Regiment: WMR
Group: 6
Died of sickness 29.8.16 (note: wrong year)
2 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: WMR
Rank: Trooper
Surname: Whitton
Christian Name: Frank Henry George (Harvey crossed out)
No: 11/398
Occupation: Farmhand
Religion: C of E
Place of Birth: Masterton
Date of Birth: 21.6.1894
Last New Zealand address: Martinborough
Last employer: F E Perry Dyeville Martinborough
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Father – Frank Whitton Masterton
Medal action
Surname: Whitton
Christian names: Frank Henry George
Rank on discharge: Tpr
Reg No: 11/398
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died of sickness
Legatee and address: Frank Whitton (F) PO Box 86 Masterton
Service Medals issued:
1914 – 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Statement of the Services of Whitton Frank Henry George No 11/398
Regiment or Corps: WMR
Rank: Trooper
Date: 13.4.15
Sick
AFB 103 16.8.15 Malta Adm Hosp Enteric 16.8.15
AFB103 Died of enteric Malta August 29th 1915
Buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta
Died of sickness 111 10.9.15 Died of enteric at Malta August 29 1915
Medals to Mr F Whitton PO Box 86 Masterton
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Whitton Frank Henry Geo
Reg No: 11/398
Roll No: 514047
Scroll despatched (Date): 9 SEPT 1921
Plaque: 25 FEB 1922
Recipient and address: Mr F Whitton PO Box 86 Masterton
Written on top “Cert posted 10.11.22”
3 EF Form No 33
NEW ZEALAND MILITARY FORCES
Typed mostly
Record No 10/1485
Certified that it appears by an official telegram received at this
Office that No 11/398 TROOPER
(rank)
FRANK HENRY GEORGE WHITTON
(Name)
Of the WELLINGTON MOUNTED RIFLES, New Zealand
(Unit)
Expeditionary Force DIED OF ENTERIC
At MALTA
(Place)
on the TWENTYNINTH day of AUGUST 1915
Illegible initials for Lieut Colonel Adjutant General NZ Forces
Dated at Headquarters, New Zealand Military Forces, Wellington
This TWENTYFIRST day of APRIL 1915
The Public Trustee
Per W?MG (4)
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
Typed mostly
ATTESTATION OF
No 11/398
Name Frank Henry George Whitton
Regiment or Unit: NZMR
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Frank Henry George Whitton
2 Where were you born? Masterton
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 21/6/1894 ticked
5 What is your trade or calling? Farmhand
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Martinborough
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? F E Perry Dverville, Martinborough
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? “G” Squadron 9th Mtd Rifles
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. Masterton School Cadets, 3 years. Left school
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes Gladstone
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Frank Henry George Whitton do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit F H G Whitton
Signature of Witness A Jackson Lieut 17th Regt
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Frank Henry George Whitton, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Masterton, NZ on this 13th day of August 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer A Jackson Lieut 17th Regt
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Frank Henry George Whitton on Enlistment (Note: very faded)
Apparent age: 20 years 2 months
Height: 5 feet 4¾ inches
Weight: 127 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 33 ½ inches Maximum 37 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Light Brown
Religious profession: Anglican
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Slight
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
None stated
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
13th Aug 1914
SIGNED A Horking Capt NZMC Medical Officer
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Whitton
Christian Name: Frank Henry George
Examined On 13 day of Aug, 1914
At BLANK
Birthplace Town Masterton
Country NZ
Declared age: 20 years 2 months
Trade or occupation Farm hand
Height: 5 ft 4¾ in
Weight 127 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 33 ½ in Maximum expansion 37 in
Approved by A Horking Capt NZMC Medical Officer
Enlisted on 13 day of August 1914, at Masterton
Joined on enlistment WMR
Regimental No 11/398
6 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: There are three of these forms on file – compilation follows:
No 11/398
Name Whitton Frank Henry George
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 13.8.14; 14.10.14; 63 days
1 Service record: HMNZT No 4; 15.10.14; 3.12.14; BLANK days
1 Service record: Egypt; 4.12.14; all else BLANK
10 Name and address of next of kin: Frank Whitton (Father) Masterton
Intended place of residence on discharge: Masterton
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
Regiment of Corps WMR
Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c
Attested Rank Trooper
Date 13.8.14
Written
“Dangerously ill (enteric) 17.8.15”
“Died of enteric 29 8 15”
7 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Note – form is very faded
Regimental Number 11/398
Regiment or Corps Wellington MR 9th Sqdr
Rank Trooper name Whitton Frank Henry George
Enlisted (a) 13.8.14
Terms of Service (a) period of war
Service reckons from (a) 13.8.14
Information is shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty:
21/8/15; Cablegram Commandant; Report dangerously ill; Malta; 17.8.15
16/8/15; Roll; Admitted Enteric; Malta; 16.8.15
1/9/15; Cable Commandant Malta; Died of enteric; Malta; 29.8.15
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
File stamped “FILE 17 NOV 1915 CAM”
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5557
Box / item 75
Record 012192
Zack
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Wayne
Information on NEILSON, John William, 9/979 Trooper, Otago Mounted Rifles, 4th Reinforcements for you.
This file is 16 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are eleven main documents (1 to 11) of interest with the usual inserts on the original file. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Please note that the file continually records this man’s name as “Neilson” and “Neilsen.”
I have a photo of this man I will send you.
Overview
John William Neilson was born in Ross, a small town located on the West Coast of South Island, New Zealand on 23 April 1894.
He underwent his medical examination on 8 February 1915 at Te Namu and he attested at Trentham, New Zealand on 1 March 1915. On attestation / enlistment he initially joined the Auckland Mounted Rifles, “A” Squadron, as a private with the number 13/1078. His service reckons from 25 February 1915 – the day he was enlisted with the Auckland Mounted Rifles. On 25 March 1915 he transferred to the Otago Mounted Rifles “D” Squadron as a private with the number 9/979. He is described as you would expect as a "Trooper."
His apparent / declared age on enlistment was 20 years.
He was a farmer by ‘occupation’ and was living and working for his father, Henry Nielsen, at Te Namu prior to enlisting. John Neilson was single. His father lived initially on John’s enlistment at Te Namu Westport, South Island, New Zealand and then at Yates Rd Mangere Otahuhu Auckland, then Youngs Road Papakura Auckland and finally on 28 August 1922 at 17 William St Dominion Rd Auckland. 103 Valley Rd Mount Eden Auckland is also listed.
A memo written from the Public Trustee Office in Wellington on 22 August 1919 states that the medals were to go to Mrs H Nielson Te Manu Westport.
John Neilson’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 162 lb. His complexion was fair; and colour of eyes blue, colour of hair brown. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.” His religious profession was Presbyterian. In all respects he was “accepted” by R B Morrison, Medical Officer, for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
He left New Zealand on HMNZT No 22 (‘Knight Templar’), one of three ships carrying a total of 2,254, 4th Reinforcements, on 17 April 1915, arriving Suez 25 May 1915. OC Troops Major Beattie; Ship’s Master F Haworth. He was inoculated against typhoid on 14 and 17 March 1915; and vaccinated on board the Knight Templar on 25 April 1915. He was also on 25 April 1915.
While his file doesn’t record when he landed on Gallipoli he does record that he became sick and was admitted to 17th General Hospital in Alexandria on 11 July 1915. He returned to health and was attached to strength at Mustafa and rejoined his unit at Sidi Bishr on 16 July 1915. There is no evidence on the file to suggest that he had gone to Gallipoli got sick and was evacuated.
However, once in Gallipoli he was wounded in action on 21 August 1915 – gunshot wounds and fractured left knee. He was sent to Malta where he died of the wounds on 3 September 1915.
On his death his mother received, via his short will, notice of £3-12-10 payment from the Officer-in-charge War Expenses.
He is buried in Pieta Cemetery, Malta.
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 9/970
NAME NEILSEN John William
Regiment “D” SQDN 4th RFTS
2 RECEIPT FOR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF MEMORIAL PLAQUE ISSUED ON ACCOUNT OF
REG 9/979 John William Neilsen
Next of kin: Mr H Neilsen
Signature: H Neilsen 103 Valley Rd Mount Eden Auckland
Address: 17 William St Dominion Rd
3 LETTER
Note: Form is typed mostly
Quote this 47 reference in reply
PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE
WELLINGTON NZ 22nd August 1919
The Officer in Charge
War Expenses
WELLINGTON
9/979 J W Neilso e? n– dec’d
this soldier’s Will was handed to the beneficiary therefof:
Mrs H Nielsen,
Toanui crossed out and Tenanui written in
WESTPORT
Apparently she is the party entitled to the Active Service Gratuity and War Medals
Signed
Thos E Roberts
Controller Soldiers’ Estates Division
Stamped “OMG (4) ACTION COMPLETE 26.8.19
4 LETTER
9/979
Dear Madam
9/979 John Wm Nielsen, dec’d
I enclose herewith statement of account showing a balance of £3-12-10, payment of which amount will be made to you by the Postmaster, Westport, on production of the original Will of the above-named deceased soldier.
Yours faithfully,
J A Rodda
Officer-in-charge War Expenses
Enclosure (Note: there isn’t one on file)
Mrs H Nielsen
Te Namu
WESTPORT
5 Short Form of Will
Typed mostly
9/979 John William Nielsen
In the event of my death I give to
(a) Mrs H Neilsen
Te Namu
Westport, NZ
General Headquarters
Third Echelon
Mediterranean Expeditionary Force
November 10th 1915
I certify that the attached unsigned short form of will was taken from the Pay-Book of the late 9/979 Trooper J W Nielsen.
(Signed) N Fitzherbert
Major
Officer in charge New Zealand Records
File stamped “QMC (4) FILE 2 JAN 1916 W H W”
6 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number: 9/979
Regiment or Corps: Otago Mounted Rifles
Rank: Trooper
Name: Nielsen John William
Enlisted: (a) 25.2.15
Terms of Service (a): end of war
Service reckons from (a): 25.2.15
Information shown in order as Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
17.7.15; O/C OMR; Admd 17th Gen; Alexandria; 11.7.15; B213
17.7.15; Mustafa; Attached strength; Mustafa; 16.7.15; B213
17.7.15; Mustafa; Rejoined unit; Sidi Bishr; 16.7.15; B213
22.8.15; O/C OMR; Wounded in action; Dardanelles; 21.8.15; L knee. B213
5.9.15; Cdth Malta; Died of wounds; Malta; 3.9.15; Extract cable WB1309 from Cdth Malta A7165
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Stamped “FILE 17 NOV 1915 CAM”
7 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 9/979
Name Nielson John William (note spelling on last name)
Regiment or Unit: A Sqd Mounted
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? John William Neilsen (note spelling on last name)
2 Where were you born? Ross
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 23/4/1894
5 What is your trade or calling? Farmer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Te Namu
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? H Nielsen
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes Te Namu
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes Note: also initialled “J W N”
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I John W Nielsen do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit John W Nielsen
Signature of Witness Illegible rank looks SM
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, John William Nielsen, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at BLANK, NZ on this 1st day of March 1915.
Signature of Attesting Officer P N Petty Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of John William Nielsen on Enlistment
Apparent age: 20 years
Height: 5 feet 9 inches
Weight: 162 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 35 inches Maximum 38 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Brown
Religious profession: Presbyterian
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye Normal
Sight: Left eye Normal
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? BLANK
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Accepted
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Feb 8 1915
SIGNED R B Morrison Medical Officer
8 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Nielsen
Christian Name: John William
Examined On 8 day of Feb, 1915
At Te Namu
Birthplace Town Ross
Country New Zealand
Declared age: 20 years
Trade or occupation Farmer
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Weight 162 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 35 in Maximum expansion 38 in
Approved by R B Morrison Medical Officer
Enlisted on 1st day of March 1915, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: AMR; Regimental No: 13/1078; Date: 1-3-15
Transferred to: “D” Squad; Regimental No: 9/979; Date: 25/3/15
9 Form – no title
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Nielsen
Christian Name: John William
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE; Signature of Medical Officer:
Trentham; 25.2.15; Inoculated typhoid 14.3.15; G Bogle
HMZNT 22; 17.4.15; Inoculated typhoid 21.3.15; A W Izard
BLANK; BLANK; Vaccinated 25.4.15; D Nilson
10 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: D Sqdn OMR
Rank: Pvte crossed out and Trpr written in
Surname: Nielsen
Christian Name: John William
No: 9/979
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: Presbyterian
Place of Birth: Ross
Date of Birth: 23.4.1894
Last New Zealand address: Te Namu
Last employer: H Nielsen
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Father Henry Nielsen Youngs Road Papakura Auckland – 2 other address crossed out: Te Namu Westport, Yates Rd Mangere Otahuhu
Written Memo from PTO Wgton 22.8.19 States Medals to go to Mrs H Nielson Te Manu Westport
Medal action
Rank on discharge: Tpr
Reg No: 9/979
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died of wounds
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mr Nielsen (F) Youngs Rd Papakura Auckland
Service Medals issued
1914 – 25 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
STAMPED “MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 16 NOV 1923”
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Neilson John William No 9/979
Regiment or Corp: AIB
Rank: Pvte
Date: 15.2.15
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Neilsen, John Wm
Reg No 9/979
Roll No 509670
Scroll despatched (Date) 5 OCT 1921
Plaque 10 MAR 1922
Recipient and address: Mr H Neilsen 17 William St Dominion Rd Auckland 28/8/22
Written on top left hand side “Cert posted 5.10.22”
Service
Information shown in order as Country or Troopship; Date from; Date to
New Zealand; 25/2/15; 17/4/15
Foreign; 17/4/15
Wounds
Cable No AFB103
Where soldier located: Dardanelles
Message and Remarks: Wounded in action 21.8.15 (left knee)
Sick
26.7.15 was sick, now discharged from hospital
Army Form B103 Wounded in Action Dardanelles 21.8.15
Died of wounds Malta 3.9.15
Died of wounds 21.9.15 Died of gunshot wounds and fractured knee at Malta on 3 Sept
Buried in Malta Pieta Cemetery
11 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
No 13/1078 crossed out and 9/979 written in
Name Nielsen John William
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 25.2.15; 16.4.15; 50
1 Service record: Foreign Service; 12/4/15; all else blank
5 Wounded: Stamped “Dardanelles wounded:
10 Name and address of next of kin: Father Henry Nielsen Te Namu Westport
Intended place of residence on discharge: New Zealand
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No ‘1078’ crossed out and ‘9/979’ written in
NAME: Nielsen, John W
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
A Sqd AMR; BLANK; Pte; 25.2.15; A E Wilkinson Capt
D Squad 4R; Transferred; Pte; 25.3.15; ? Lieut
BLANK; Dardanelles wounded (knee); BLANK; Cabled 14.9.15; BLANK
OMR: Attached Adv Base Depot; Tpr; 16.7.15; F M Pyle
BLANK; Rejoined unit = Sidi Bishr; Tpr; 16.7.15; FMP
BLANK; Died of wounds Malta (c21/9/15); Tpr; 3.7.15; W H Shore
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5549
Box / item 71
Record 0085547
Zack
Information on NEILSON, John William, 9/979 Trooper, Otago Mounted Rifles, 4th Reinforcements for you.
This file is 16 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are eleven main documents (1 to 11) of interest with the usual inserts on the original file. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Please note that the file continually records this man’s name as “Neilson” and “Neilsen.”
I have a photo of this man I will send you.
Overview
John William Neilson was born in Ross, a small town located on the West Coast of South Island, New Zealand on 23 April 1894.
He underwent his medical examination on 8 February 1915 at Te Namu and he attested at Trentham, New Zealand on 1 March 1915. On attestation / enlistment he initially joined the Auckland Mounted Rifles, “A” Squadron, as a private with the number 13/1078. His service reckons from 25 February 1915 – the day he was enlisted with the Auckland Mounted Rifles. On 25 March 1915 he transferred to the Otago Mounted Rifles “D” Squadron as a private with the number 9/979. He is described as you would expect as a "Trooper."
His apparent / declared age on enlistment was 20 years.
He was a farmer by ‘occupation’ and was living and working for his father, Henry Nielsen, at Te Namu prior to enlisting. John Neilson was single. His father lived initially on John’s enlistment at Te Namu Westport, South Island, New Zealand and then at Yates Rd Mangere Otahuhu Auckland, then Youngs Road Papakura Auckland and finally on 28 August 1922 at 17 William St Dominion Rd Auckland. 103 Valley Rd Mount Eden Auckland is also listed.
A memo written from the Public Trustee Office in Wellington on 22 August 1919 states that the medals were to go to Mrs H Nielson Te Manu Westport.
John Neilson’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 162 lb. His complexion was fair; and colour of eyes blue, colour of hair brown. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.” His religious profession was Presbyterian. In all respects he was “accepted” by R B Morrison, Medical Officer, for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
He left New Zealand on HMNZT No 22 (‘Knight Templar’), one of three ships carrying a total of 2,254, 4th Reinforcements, on 17 April 1915, arriving Suez 25 May 1915. OC Troops Major Beattie; Ship’s Master F Haworth. He was inoculated against typhoid on 14 and 17 March 1915; and vaccinated on board the Knight Templar on 25 April 1915. He was also on 25 April 1915.
While his file doesn’t record when he landed on Gallipoli he does record that he became sick and was admitted to 17th General Hospital in Alexandria on 11 July 1915. He returned to health and was attached to strength at Mustafa and rejoined his unit at Sidi Bishr on 16 July 1915. There is no evidence on the file to suggest that he had gone to Gallipoli got sick and was evacuated.
However, once in Gallipoli he was wounded in action on 21 August 1915 – gunshot wounds and fractured left knee. He was sent to Malta where he died of the wounds on 3 September 1915.
On his death his mother received, via his short will, notice of £3-12-10 payment from the Officer-in-charge War Expenses.
He is buried in Pieta Cemetery, Malta.
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 9/970
NAME NEILSEN John William
Regiment “D” SQDN 4th RFTS
2 RECEIPT FOR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF MEMORIAL PLAQUE ISSUED ON ACCOUNT OF
REG 9/979 John William Neilsen
Next of kin: Mr H Neilsen
Signature: H Neilsen 103 Valley Rd Mount Eden Auckland
Address: 17 William St Dominion Rd
3 LETTER
Note: Form is typed mostly
Quote this 47 reference in reply
PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE
WELLINGTON NZ 22nd August 1919
The Officer in Charge
War Expenses
WELLINGTON
9/979 J W Neilso e? n– dec’d
this soldier’s Will was handed to the beneficiary therefof:
Mrs H Nielsen,
Toanui crossed out and Tenanui written in
WESTPORT
Apparently she is the party entitled to the Active Service Gratuity and War Medals
Signed
Thos E Roberts
Controller Soldiers’ Estates Division
Stamped “OMG (4) ACTION COMPLETE 26.8.19
4 LETTER
9/979
Dear Madam
9/979 John Wm Nielsen, dec’d
I enclose herewith statement of account showing a balance of £3-12-10, payment of which amount will be made to you by the Postmaster, Westport, on production of the original Will of the above-named deceased soldier.
Yours faithfully,
J A Rodda
Officer-in-charge War Expenses
Enclosure (Note: there isn’t one on file)
Mrs H Nielsen
Te Namu
WESTPORT
5 Short Form of Will
Typed mostly
9/979 John William Nielsen
In the event of my death I give to
(a) Mrs H Neilsen
Te Namu
Westport, NZ
General Headquarters
Third Echelon
Mediterranean Expeditionary Force
November 10th 1915
I certify that the attached unsigned short form of will was taken from the Pay-Book of the late 9/979 Trooper J W Nielsen.
(Signed) N Fitzherbert
Major
Officer in charge New Zealand Records
File stamped “QMC (4) FILE 2 JAN 1916 W H W”
6 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number: 9/979
Regiment or Corps: Otago Mounted Rifles
Rank: Trooper
Name: Nielsen John William
Enlisted: (a) 25.2.15
Terms of Service (a): end of war
Service reckons from (a): 25.2.15
Information shown in order as Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
17.7.15; O/C OMR; Admd 17th Gen; Alexandria; 11.7.15; B213
17.7.15; Mustafa; Attached strength; Mustafa; 16.7.15; B213
17.7.15; Mustafa; Rejoined unit; Sidi Bishr; 16.7.15; B213
22.8.15; O/C OMR; Wounded in action; Dardanelles; 21.8.15; L knee. B213
5.9.15; Cdth Malta; Died of wounds; Malta; 3.9.15; Extract cable WB1309 from Cdth Malta A7165
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Stamped “FILE 17 NOV 1915 CAM”
7 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 9/979
Name Nielson John William (note spelling on last name)
Regiment or Unit: A Sqd Mounted
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? John William Neilsen (note spelling on last name)
2 Where were you born? Ross
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 23/4/1894
5 What is your trade or calling? Farmer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Te Namu
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? H Nielsen
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes Te Namu
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes Note: also initialled “J W N”
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I John W Nielsen do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit John W Nielsen
Signature of Witness Illegible rank looks SM
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, John William Nielsen, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at BLANK, NZ on this 1st day of March 1915.
Signature of Attesting Officer P N Petty Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of John William Nielsen on Enlistment
Apparent age: 20 years
Height: 5 feet 9 inches
Weight: 162 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 35 inches Maximum 38 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Brown
Religious profession: Presbyterian
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye Normal
Sight: Left eye Normal
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? BLANK
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Accepted
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Feb 8 1915
SIGNED R B Morrison Medical Officer
8 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Nielsen
Christian Name: John William
Examined On 8 day of Feb, 1915
At Te Namu
Birthplace Town Ross
Country New Zealand
Declared age: 20 years
Trade or occupation Farmer
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Weight 162 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 35 in Maximum expansion 38 in
Approved by R B Morrison Medical Officer
Enlisted on 1st day of March 1915, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: AMR; Regimental No: 13/1078; Date: 1-3-15
Transferred to: “D” Squad; Regimental No: 9/979; Date: 25/3/15
9 Form – no title
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Nielsen
Christian Name: John William
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE; Signature of Medical Officer:
Trentham; 25.2.15; Inoculated typhoid 14.3.15; G Bogle
HMZNT 22; 17.4.15; Inoculated typhoid 21.3.15; A W Izard
BLANK; BLANK; Vaccinated 25.4.15; D Nilson
10 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: D Sqdn OMR
Rank: Pvte crossed out and Trpr written in
Surname: Nielsen
Christian Name: John William
No: 9/979
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: Presbyterian
Place of Birth: Ross
Date of Birth: 23.4.1894
Last New Zealand address: Te Namu
Last employer: H Nielsen
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Father Henry Nielsen Youngs Road Papakura Auckland – 2 other address crossed out: Te Namu Westport, Yates Rd Mangere Otahuhu
Written Memo from PTO Wgton 22.8.19 States Medals to go to Mrs H Nielson Te Manu Westport
Medal action
Rank on discharge: Tpr
Reg No: 9/979
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died of wounds
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mr Nielsen (F) Youngs Rd Papakura Auckland
Service Medals issued
1914 – 25 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
STAMPED “MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 16 NOV 1923”
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Neilson John William No 9/979
Regiment or Corp: AIB
Rank: Pvte
Date: 15.2.15
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Neilsen, John Wm
Reg No 9/979
Roll No 509670
Scroll despatched (Date) 5 OCT 1921
Plaque 10 MAR 1922
Recipient and address: Mr H Neilsen 17 William St Dominion Rd Auckland 28/8/22
Written on top left hand side “Cert posted 5.10.22”
Service
Information shown in order as Country or Troopship; Date from; Date to
New Zealand; 25/2/15; 17/4/15
Foreign; 17/4/15
Wounds
Cable No AFB103
Where soldier located: Dardanelles
Message and Remarks: Wounded in action 21.8.15 (left knee)
Sick
26.7.15 was sick, now discharged from hospital
Army Form B103 Wounded in Action Dardanelles 21.8.15
Died of wounds Malta 3.9.15
Died of wounds 21.9.15 Died of gunshot wounds and fractured knee at Malta on 3 Sept
Buried in Malta Pieta Cemetery
11 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
No 13/1078 crossed out and 9/979 written in
Name Nielsen John William
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 25.2.15; 16.4.15; 50
1 Service record: Foreign Service; 12/4/15; all else blank
5 Wounded: Stamped “Dardanelles wounded:
10 Name and address of next of kin: Father Henry Nielsen Te Namu Westport
Intended place of residence on discharge: New Zealand
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No ‘1078’ crossed out and ‘9/979’ written in
NAME: Nielsen, John W
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
A Sqd AMR; BLANK; Pte; 25.2.15; A E Wilkinson Capt
D Squad 4R; Transferred; Pte; 25.3.15; ? Lieut
BLANK; Dardanelles wounded (knee); BLANK; Cabled 14.9.15; BLANK
OMR: Attached Adv Base Depot; Tpr; 16.7.15; F M Pyle
BLANK; Rejoined unit = Sidi Bishr; Tpr; 16.7.15; FMP
BLANK; Died of wounds Malta (c21/9/15); Tpr; 3.7.15; W H Shore
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5549
Box / item 71
Record 0085547
Zack
Wayne
Information on PHELAN, Private Phillip, 8/1599, D Coy, Otago Infantry Battalion, 3rd reinforcements for you.
This file is 19 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are nine main documents (1 to 9) of interest with the usual inserts on the original file. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file. I have also a photo of this man to send to you.
Overview
Phillip Phelan was born in Reefton, a small town near Greymouth on the West coast of South Island New Zealand on 21 November 1890.
Phillip underwent his medical examination on 30 November 1914 (place not stated) and he attested at Trentham, New Zealand on 21 December 1914. On enlistment he joined the Otago Infantry Battalion - D Company. His service reckons from 15 December 1914.
His apparent age on enlistment was 24 years.
He was a carter by ‘occupation’ and was living at 165 King St Dunedin and working for someone called M Stevens Dunedin prior to enlisting. Phillip was single. His father Phillip Phelan lived in Progress Junction, Reefton, New Zealand and his mother Mrs F Phelan, Fox Street, Cobden, Greymouth.
Phillip’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 9¾ inches tall and weighed 196 lb. His complexion was medium; and colour of hair brown; colour of eyes grey. The condition of his teeth was described as “satisfactory.” His religious profession was Roman Catholic.
He left New Zealand on HMNZT No 19 (Aparima) on 14 Feb 1915, arriving Suez 26 March 1915. OC Troops Major Herbert; Ship’s Master J E Macdonald. This ship was one of three transports carrying the 3rd reinforcements (1,719 troops) to Egypt.
While his file doesn’t record when he landed on Gallipoli it is likely that this would have been on 6th May 1915 when the 3rd reinforcements were sent to Helles to participate in the attack on Krithia. On the 7 June 1915 he received a shrapnel wound to his forehead and was admitted to the New Zealand Field Ambulance Hospital at Anzac Cove where he was transferred by hospital ship to Malta where he was admitted to the Valetta Military Hospital on 20 June 1915. He obviously recovered well enough to embark on “Seang Bee” for Egypt on 12 July 1915 where on 16 July 1915 he was attached to the strength of Advanced Base Depot at Mustafa. He embarked again on the “Seang Bee” and rejoined his unit at Gallipoli on 22 July 1915.
However, on 18 September 1915 he was admitted to the Base Casualty Clearing Station at Anzac suffering from enteritis and such was his condition he was transferred the same day to the Hospital Ship Maheno, which took him to Malta where on 23 September he was admitted to Cottonera Hospital.
He died of enteric in hospital on 30 September 1915 and was buried at Addolorata Cemetery, Grave No 666 Division East, Section EA, Compartment A.
Following Phillip’s death an administrative blunder arose in New Zealand when on 1 December 1916 a Mrs F Guerin, the mother of another man named Edward Phelan (6/120) who had been killed on 15 August 1915 at Chunk Bair, was provided a voucher for £5-16-0, being the amount identified in Phillip Phelan’s Will made at Zeitoun Camp, Cairo, on 16th April 1915. Mrs Guerin pointed out the error to the authorities. In Phillip’s Will, which is not on the file, he named his sister Alice Carmine who was living at Granity, a small town on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island, as a beneficiary. This issue, as like lots of other WW1 soldiers’ probate issues took some time to sort out – in this case not until May 1920.
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: OIB (Otago Infantry Battalion)
Rank: Private
Surname: Phelan
Christian Name: Phillip
No: 8/1599
Occupation: Carter
Religion: R C
Place of Birth:
Date of Birth: 21 Nov 1890
Last New Zealand address: 165 King St Dunedin
Last employer: M Steven
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Phillip Phelan (Father) Progress Junction Reefton
Medal action
Surname: Phelan
Christian names: Philip
Reg No: 8/1599
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died of sickness
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address / Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mrs F Phelan, Fox St, Cobden
Medals issued:
1914 – 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Phelan, Phillip No 8/1599
Information shown in order as: Regiment or Corp; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties &; Rank; Date:
OIB; BLANK; Pte; 15/12/14
BLANK; Died Enteric Malta; BLANK; 30/9/15
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Phelan Phillip
Reg No 8/1599
Roll No 510520
Scroll despatched (Date) 24 JUN 1921
Plaque 8 FEB 1922
Recipient and address: Mrs F Phelan Fox Street Cobden Greymouth
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 25/10/21”
Service
NZ; From 15.12.14; To 13.2.15
Foreign; From 14.2.15; To
Died of sickness 30/9/15 Enteric – Malta
Pension Advice re medals to Mrs F Phelan (M) Fox Street, Cobden, Greymouth
AFB103 30.9.15 Malta Died of enteric
BR 9/7 Buried in Addolorata Cem Malta
2 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1 Personal Record of Registration No 8/1599
NAME Phelan Phillip
Regiment D Coy OIB 3rd reinforcements
3 MEMORANDUM
NOTE: Form is myped mostly
Headquarters
New Zealand Military Forces
Wellington
1 Dec 1916
EF 8/1599 QMG (4)
MEMORANDUM FOR:
The Postmaster,
WESTPORT
8/1599 Phillip Phelan, deceased
I enclose herewith a voucher for £5-16-0, which amount please pay to Mrs E Guerin (note incorrect initial) of Palmerston Street, Westport, on production of the will of the above-named deceased soldier.
After payment the voucher should bear a certificate stating that the will has been produced and a certified copy of same forwarded to his Office.
Please obtain Mrs Guerin’s full Christian name and insert in the voucher.
Signed M Rodda
Officer in charge War Expenses
Handwritten notes: “The Chief Accountant - Mrs Guerin states that there is some mistake – the arrears? Is not due to her. Please see her note attached.” (No note is on file)
“Mrs Guerin is mother of 8/120 Edward Phelan”
(Wrong number should be 6/120 not 8/120 - Her son Edward Phelan was killed in action on 15.8.15 at Chunuk Bair)
4 FORM – NO TITLE
CASUALTY AND DATE Enteric 30 Sep 15
If paybook received: Yes
If will executed: Yes in possession of C E Salter
If being administered state name: Solicitor 88 Hereford St ChCh (Christchurch)
If Probate of letters of Administration granted: BLANK
Balance Withdrawn? Field pay
Remark Statement caused be made papers not yet to hand
Initials of Officer CK
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
Note: Some responses on this form are typed
ATTESTATION OF
No 8/1599
Name Phelan Phillip
Regiment or Unit:
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Phillip Phelan
2 Where were you born? Reefton
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 21st Nov 1890
5 What is your trade or calling? Carter
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? 165 King St Dunedin
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? M Stevens Dunedin
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes Christchurch
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Phillip Phelan do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Phillip Phelan
Signature of Witness W H Donaldson
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Phillip Phelan, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 21st day of December 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer T Gillman 2nd Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Phillip Phelan on Enlistment
Apparent age: 24 years months
Height: 5 feet 9¾ inches
Weight: 196 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 36½ inches Maximum 39 inches
Complexion: Medium
Colour of eyes: Grey
Colour of hair: Brown
Religious profession: RC
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye: Good
Sight: Left eye: Good
Hearing: Right ear Good
Hearing: Left ear Good
Colour vision: Good
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Satisfactory
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Fit
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Nov 30 1914
SIGNED illegible Capt Medical Officer
6 FORM - NO TITLE
Note: Form is very faded
NZ Service 61 Days
Overseas 229 days
Total NZEF service 290 days
7 FORM OF DECLARATION (JP - 50
Note: Form typed mostly
I, Alice Carmine
Of Millerton
WESTPORT
do solemnly and sincerely declare that
(1) I am a sister of – 8/1599 Phillip Phelan – deceased,
(2) I am identical with the “A1” mentioned in the testamentary letter written by the said Phillip Phelan and dated Zeitoun Camp, Cairo, 16th April 1915
(3) To the best of my knowledge, information, and belief there is no Will or other testamentary document in existence.
(4) I do not intend to apply for Probate of the said testamentary letter.
and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true and by virtue of the Justices of the Peace Act, 1908.
Declared at Granity
This 3rd day of May
One thousand nine hundred and twenty
Signed Alice Maud Carmine
Before me
Wm McCormack JP
Justice of the Peace
8 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Note: this form is very faded
Regimental Number 8/1599
Regiment or Corps Otago Battalion
Rank Pte
Name Phelan Phillip
Enlisted (a) 15.12.14
Terms of Service (a) Period of war
Service reckons from (a) 15.12.14
Information is shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
12.6.15; NZ Fd Amb; Adm NZF Amb Hosp; Anzac Cove; 7.6.15; BW Forehead A36 C1856
BLANK; NZ Fd Amb; & transf to Hosp Ship; Anzac Cove; BLANK; BLANK
26.6.15; Malta; Adm to hosp Valletta; Malta; 20.6.15; Roll: Ward B20
BLANK; BLANK; Transf to Mil Hosp; Valletta; 25.6.15; Shrap wd: Forehead A36
BLANK; Malta; Embarked on “Seang Bee for Egypt; Malta; 12.7.15; Nom Roll
BLANK; BLANK; Att strength of A B D (advanced Base Depot); Mustapha; 16.7.15; B213
27.7.15; Mustapha; Emb on Seang Bee for Dardanelles; Alexandria; 21.7.15; Nom Roll
BLANK; illegible; Rejoined unit; Dardanelles; 22.7.15; B312
Illegible; Cas C Stn; Adm to Base Clear Stn & transferred to; Anzac; 18.9.15; Enteritis A36 A4349
BLANK; Maheno; Adm to HS Maheno; Anzac; 18.9.15; Roll A3432
26.9.15; Cottonera; Adm Cottonera Hosp; Malta; 23.9.15; Seriously ill A36 C3857
30.9.15; C in C Malta; Died of enteric in hospital; Malta; 30.9.15; Cable WB1785 A11796
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Stamped “Entered on History Sheet 13 0r 18/10/?
9 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: Three of these forms exist – compilation follows
No 8/1599
Name Phelan Phillip
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days
1 Service record: New Zealand; 15/12/14; 12/1/15; 59 days
1 Service record: HMNZT 19; 13/2/15; 26/3/15 Dis Suez; 42 days
1 Service record: Egypt; 27/3/15; all else blank
5 Wounded: Dardanelles wounded
10 Name and address of next of kin: Phillip Phelan, Progress Junction, Reefton, Father
Intended place of residence on discharge: New Zealand
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 8/1599
NAME: Phillip Phelan
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
D Coy Otago Infy; BLANK; Pte; 15/12/14; D White Capt
D Coy Otago Infy; Dardanelles wounded; Pte; 7/6/15; BLANK
D Coy Otago Infy; Attached Base Depot Mustapha; Pte; 16.7.15; K Richards
D Coy Otago Infy; Emb on Seang Bee for D’nelles; Pte; 21.7.15; K R
BLANK; Buried Addolorata Cemetery Malta Grave No 666 Division East, Section EA, Compartment A looks like “O&P&G 145” 3/9382 No 6; BLANK; 1.10.15; H Simms
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5550
Box / item 21
Record 0092589
Zack
Information on PHELAN, Private Phillip, 8/1599, D Coy, Otago Infantry Battalion, 3rd reinforcements for you.
This file is 19 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are nine main documents (1 to 9) of interest with the usual inserts on the original file. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file. I have also a photo of this man to send to you.
Overview
Phillip Phelan was born in Reefton, a small town near Greymouth on the West coast of South Island New Zealand on 21 November 1890.
Phillip underwent his medical examination on 30 November 1914 (place not stated) and he attested at Trentham, New Zealand on 21 December 1914. On enlistment he joined the Otago Infantry Battalion - D Company. His service reckons from 15 December 1914.
His apparent age on enlistment was 24 years.
He was a carter by ‘occupation’ and was living at 165 King St Dunedin and working for someone called M Stevens Dunedin prior to enlisting. Phillip was single. His father Phillip Phelan lived in Progress Junction, Reefton, New Zealand and his mother Mrs F Phelan, Fox Street, Cobden, Greymouth.
Phillip’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 9¾ inches tall and weighed 196 lb. His complexion was medium; and colour of hair brown; colour of eyes grey. The condition of his teeth was described as “satisfactory.” His religious profession was Roman Catholic.
He left New Zealand on HMNZT No 19 (Aparima) on 14 Feb 1915, arriving Suez 26 March 1915. OC Troops Major Herbert; Ship’s Master J E Macdonald. This ship was one of three transports carrying the 3rd reinforcements (1,719 troops) to Egypt.
While his file doesn’t record when he landed on Gallipoli it is likely that this would have been on 6th May 1915 when the 3rd reinforcements were sent to Helles to participate in the attack on Krithia. On the 7 June 1915 he received a shrapnel wound to his forehead and was admitted to the New Zealand Field Ambulance Hospital at Anzac Cove where he was transferred by hospital ship to Malta where he was admitted to the Valetta Military Hospital on 20 June 1915. He obviously recovered well enough to embark on “Seang Bee” for Egypt on 12 July 1915 where on 16 July 1915 he was attached to the strength of Advanced Base Depot at Mustafa. He embarked again on the “Seang Bee” and rejoined his unit at Gallipoli on 22 July 1915.
However, on 18 September 1915 he was admitted to the Base Casualty Clearing Station at Anzac suffering from enteritis and such was his condition he was transferred the same day to the Hospital Ship Maheno, which took him to Malta where on 23 September he was admitted to Cottonera Hospital.
He died of enteric in hospital on 30 September 1915 and was buried at Addolorata Cemetery, Grave No 666 Division East, Section EA, Compartment A.
Following Phillip’s death an administrative blunder arose in New Zealand when on 1 December 1916 a Mrs F Guerin, the mother of another man named Edward Phelan (6/120) who had been killed on 15 August 1915 at Chunk Bair, was provided a voucher for £5-16-0, being the amount identified in Phillip Phelan’s Will made at Zeitoun Camp, Cairo, on 16th April 1915. Mrs Guerin pointed out the error to the authorities. In Phillip’s Will, which is not on the file, he named his sister Alice Carmine who was living at Granity, a small town on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island, as a beneficiary. This issue, as like lots of other WW1 soldiers’ probate issues took some time to sort out – in this case not until May 1920.
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: OIB (Otago Infantry Battalion)
Rank: Private
Surname: Phelan
Christian Name: Phillip
No: 8/1599
Occupation: Carter
Religion: R C
Place of Birth:
Date of Birth: 21 Nov 1890
Last New Zealand address: 165 King St Dunedin
Last employer: M Steven
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Phillip Phelan (Father) Progress Junction Reefton
Medal action
Surname: Phelan
Christian names: Philip
Reg No: 8/1599
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died of sickness
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address / Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mrs F Phelan, Fox St, Cobden
Medals issued:
1914 – 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Phelan, Phillip No 8/1599
Information shown in order as: Regiment or Corp; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties &; Rank; Date:
OIB; BLANK; Pte; 15/12/14
BLANK; Died Enteric Malta; BLANK; 30/9/15
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Phelan Phillip
Reg No 8/1599
Roll No 510520
Scroll despatched (Date) 24 JUN 1921
Plaque 8 FEB 1922
Recipient and address: Mrs F Phelan Fox Street Cobden Greymouth
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 25/10/21”
Service
NZ; From 15.12.14; To 13.2.15
Foreign; From 14.2.15; To
Died of sickness 30/9/15 Enteric – Malta
Pension Advice re medals to Mrs F Phelan (M) Fox Street, Cobden, Greymouth
AFB103 30.9.15 Malta Died of enteric
BR 9/7 Buried in Addolorata Cem Malta
2 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1 Personal Record of Registration No 8/1599
NAME Phelan Phillip
Regiment D Coy OIB 3rd reinforcements
3 MEMORANDUM
NOTE: Form is myped mostly
Headquarters
New Zealand Military Forces
Wellington
1 Dec 1916
EF 8/1599 QMG (4)
MEMORANDUM FOR:
The Postmaster,
WESTPORT
8/1599 Phillip Phelan, deceased
I enclose herewith a voucher for £5-16-0, which amount please pay to Mrs E Guerin (note incorrect initial) of Palmerston Street, Westport, on production of the will of the above-named deceased soldier.
After payment the voucher should bear a certificate stating that the will has been produced and a certified copy of same forwarded to his Office.
Please obtain Mrs Guerin’s full Christian name and insert in the voucher.
Signed M Rodda
Officer in charge War Expenses
Handwritten notes: “The Chief Accountant - Mrs Guerin states that there is some mistake – the arrears? Is not due to her. Please see her note attached.” (No note is on file)
“Mrs Guerin is mother of 8/120 Edward Phelan”
(Wrong number should be 6/120 not 8/120 - Her son Edward Phelan was killed in action on 15.8.15 at Chunuk Bair)
4 FORM – NO TITLE
CASUALTY AND DATE Enteric 30 Sep 15
If paybook received: Yes
If will executed: Yes in possession of C E Salter
If being administered state name: Solicitor 88 Hereford St ChCh (Christchurch)
If Probate of letters of Administration granted: BLANK
Balance Withdrawn? Field pay
Remark Statement caused be made papers not yet to hand
Initials of Officer CK
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
Note: Some responses on this form are typed
ATTESTATION OF
No 8/1599
Name Phelan Phillip
Regiment or Unit:
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Phillip Phelan
2 Where were you born? Reefton
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 21st Nov 1890
5 What is your trade or calling? Carter
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? 165 King St Dunedin
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? M Stevens Dunedin
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes Christchurch
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Phillip Phelan do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Phillip Phelan
Signature of Witness W H Donaldson
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Phillip Phelan, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 21st day of December 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer T Gillman 2nd Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Phillip Phelan on Enlistment
Apparent age: 24 years months
Height: 5 feet 9¾ inches
Weight: 196 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 36½ inches Maximum 39 inches
Complexion: Medium
Colour of eyes: Grey
Colour of hair: Brown
Religious profession: RC
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye: Good
Sight: Left eye: Good
Hearing: Right ear Good
Hearing: Left ear Good
Colour vision: Good
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Satisfactory
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Fit
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Nov 30 1914
SIGNED illegible Capt Medical Officer
6 FORM - NO TITLE
Note: Form is very faded
NZ Service 61 Days
Overseas 229 days
Total NZEF service 290 days
7 FORM OF DECLARATION (JP - 50
Note: Form typed mostly
I, Alice Carmine
Of Millerton
WESTPORT
do solemnly and sincerely declare that
(1) I am a sister of – 8/1599 Phillip Phelan – deceased,
(2) I am identical with the “A1” mentioned in the testamentary letter written by the said Phillip Phelan and dated Zeitoun Camp, Cairo, 16th April 1915
(3) To the best of my knowledge, information, and belief there is no Will or other testamentary document in existence.
(4) I do not intend to apply for Probate of the said testamentary letter.
and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true and by virtue of the Justices of the Peace Act, 1908.
Declared at Granity
This 3rd day of May
One thousand nine hundred and twenty
Signed Alice Maud Carmine
Before me
Wm McCormack JP
Justice of the Peace
8 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Note: this form is very faded
Regimental Number 8/1599
Regiment or Corps Otago Battalion
Rank Pte
Name Phelan Phillip
Enlisted (a) 15.12.14
Terms of Service (a) Period of war
Service reckons from (a) 15.12.14
Information is shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
12.6.15; NZ Fd Amb; Adm NZF Amb Hosp; Anzac Cove; 7.6.15; BW Forehead A36 C1856
BLANK; NZ Fd Amb; & transf to Hosp Ship; Anzac Cove; BLANK; BLANK
26.6.15; Malta; Adm to hosp Valletta; Malta; 20.6.15; Roll: Ward B20
BLANK; BLANK; Transf to Mil Hosp; Valletta; 25.6.15; Shrap wd: Forehead A36
BLANK; Malta; Embarked on “Seang Bee for Egypt; Malta; 12.7.15; Nom Roll
BLANK; BLANK; Att strength of A B D (advanced Base Depot); Mustapha; 16.7.15; B213
27.7.15; Mustapha; Emb on Seang Bee for Dardanelles; Alexandria; 21.7.15; Nom Roll
BLANK; illegible; Rejoined unit; Dardanelles; 22.7.15; B312
Illegible; Cas C Stn; Adm to Base Clear Stn & transferred to; Anzac; 18.9.15; Enteritis A36 A4349
BLANK; Maheno; Adm to HS Maheno; Anzac; 18.9.15; Roll A3432
26.9.15; Cottonera; Adm Cottonera Hosp; Malta; 23.9.15; Seriously ill A36 C3857
30.9.15; C in C Malta; Died of enteric in hospital; Malta; 30.9.15; Cable WB1785 A11796
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Stamped “Entered on History Sheet 13 0r 18/10/?
9 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: Three of these forms exist – compilation follows
No 8/1599
Name Phelan Phillip
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days
1 Service record: New Zealand; 15/12/14; 12/1/15; 59 days
1 Service record: HMNZT 19; 13/2/15; 26/3/15 Dis Suez; 42 days
1 Service record: Egypt; 27/3/15; all else blank
5 Wounded: Dardanelles wounded
10 Name and address of next of kin: Phillip Phelan, Progress Junction, Reefton, Father
Intended place of residence on discharge: New Zealand
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 8/1599
NAME: Phillip Phelan
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
D Coy Otago Infy; BLANK; Pte; 15/12/14; D White Capt
D Coy Otago Infy; Dardanelles wounded; Pte; 7/6/15; BLANK
D Coy Otago Infy; Attached Base Depot Mustapha; Pte; 16.7.15; K Richards
D Coy Otago Infy; Emb on Seang Bee for D’nelles; Pte; 21.7.15; K R
BLANK; Buried Addolorata Cemetery Malta Grave No 666 Division East, Section EA, Compartment A looks like “O&P&G 145” 3/9382 No 6; BLANK; 1.10.15; H Simms
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5550
Box / item 21
Record 0092589
Zack
Wayne
Information for you on Quayle, Angus David George, 8/271 Sapper New Zealand Engineers 1st Field Coy for you.
This file is 19 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm – a lot of which is very faded. In total there are eleven documents (1 to 11) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Please note that the regimental number 4/274 showing in your original message is incorrect. His correct number is 8/271.
This man is also interesting because he was one of five brothers all of whom served in WW1 and all except him survived the war! His brothers were: Alex Stuart Douglas Quayle 5/19, Driver (Samoan Advance Party); Frederick Ernest Quayle 10/2283, Private, (Wellington Infantry Battalion); Robert Henry Quayle 9/193, Trooper, (Otago Mounted Rifles) and Thomas James Quayle 34142, Rifleman. National Archives has all five brothers’ files.
He also had an older brother, William John Quayle, who was a Blacksmith in Patea.
The probate information on this file is a little confusing but maybe some genealogist pal will clarify for us.
Overview
Angus David George Quayle was born in Southland, South Island, New Zealand on 15 May 1890.
He underwent his medical examination on 14 August 1914 at Milton, South Island New Zealand and attested at Milton, on 14 August 1914. On enlistment, which is dated 14 August 1914, at Milton, he joined the Otago Infantry Battalion, 14th (South Otago) Regiment but later transferred on 30th June 1915 to NZ Engineers No 1 Field Coy. His military experience prior to enlisting was with the Palmerston North Infantry from which he resigned probably because he left the district for work.
His ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 24 years.
Angus was a ‘plumber’ by occupation’ working for W Kyfe, Tapanui, South Island, New Zealand. Angus was single. His legal next of kin is recorded as his father William Quayle, Main Street East, Palmerston North. (His father obviously died according to the file below and the medals for Angus went to his older brother.)
Angus Quayle’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 156 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “sound.” His complexion was described as dark; colour of eyes dark and colour of hair dark. His religious profession was not stated.
He departed Wellington New Zealand on HMNZT No 9 (Hawke’s Bay) on 16 October 1914 as part of the Main Body. OC Troops Lt Col Bauchop, CMG and Ship’s Master J C Lidstone. He disembarked in Alexandria, Egypt on 3 December 1914. He would have arrived in Anzac Cove via Lemnos on 25 April 1915 on board the ‘Annaberg’ with the rest of the Otago Battalion. He survived the landing, 2nd battle for Krithia and on 30th June 1915 he transferred to the New Zealand Engineers No 1 Field Coy.
On 17 July 1915 he became sick and was transported to Malta where he died on enteric fever on 3 August 1915. He was buried in Malta at Pieta Cemetery.
He had survived 82 days on Gallipoli.
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: NZE
Rank: Sapper
Surname: Quayle
Christian Name: Angus David George
No: 8/271
Occupation: Plumber
Religion: not stated
Place of Birth: Southland
Date of Birth: 15 May 1890
Last New Zealand address: Tapanui
Last employer: W Kyfe (?) Tapanui
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Father William Quayle Main Street East Palmerston North – Note “Any medals to be forwarded to W J Quayle (F) Main St East Palmerston North
Medal action
Surname: Quayle
Christian names: Angus D G
Rank on death: Sapper
Reg No: 8/271
Casualty or reason for discharge: died of sickness 3/8/1915
Legatee and address: Mr W Quayle (F) Foxton Line Palmerston North (since deceased)
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address William John Quayle ( Blacksmith, Patea
Medals issued:
1914 – 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
FORM STAMPED “MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 22 OCT 1923"
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Quayle Angus David George No 8/271
Information shown in order as: Regiment or Corp; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties &; Rank; Date:
OIB; Posted; Pte; 14.8.14
BLANK; Transf to NZE; Spr; 30.6.15
Service
NZ; from 14.8.14; to 15.10.14
Foreign; from 16.10.14
Sick
AFB103 Died at Malta 3 Aug 1915 from Enteric fever
BR912 Buried in Malta at Pieta Cemetery
Died of sickness 8.8.15 Died of Enteric 3.8.15
Medals authorised to Mr William John Quayle (EB) Blacksmith Patea
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Quayle, Angus David Geo
Reg No: 8/271
Roll No: 510843
Scroll despatched (Date): 29 JUN 1921
Plaque: 20 JAN 1922
Recipient and address: Mr W J Quayle Blacksmith Patea
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 30.10.22”
2 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 8/271
NAME Quayle Angus David George
Regiment Otago Infantry
Group: 16
3 EXTRACT OF PROBATE
Note: The next form doesn’t seem to be obviously connected to A D G Quayle – it is faded and typed
ESTATE William John Quayle
GRANTOR Sir Robert Stout
GRANTEE Elisabeth Anne Fargher (name as typed!)
PLACE OF GRANT Palmerston North
DATE OF GRANT 28th April 1920
EXTRACT OF WILL
BENEFICIARIES Children, equally
Certified true extracts Aubrey C Bosseull?
13 April 1921
4 Letter
Typed but written on top “8/271 Quayle Angus David Geo”
11th April 1921
Messrs Loughnan & Jacobs
PO Box 237
PALMERSTON NORTH
Gentlemen
Re 8/271 A D G Quayle deceased
I understand that you hold the Probate of the Will of William John Quayle, and shall esteem it a favour if you will let me have it for perusal. It will then be returned to you by registered post.
Yours faithfully
Illegible signature
Officer-in-charge
5 LETTER
Note: this letter is typed mostly
PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE
WELLINGTON NZ
22/8/19
The Officer in Charge
War Expenses Office
Defence Department
WELLINGTON
8/271 A D G Quayle
The Public Trustee has completed his administration of this solder’s estate.
Please account for any undrawn field-pay and for the Active Service Gratuity to the beneficiary under the will – viz
W J Quayle
Main St East
Palmerston North
Medals should be handed to the same beneficiary, who is the father of the deceased.
Signed
Thos E Roberts
Controller,
Soldiers’ Estates Division
6 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 8/271
Regiment or Corps NZ Engineer 1st Field Coy
Rank Sapper
Name Quayle, Angus David George
Enlisted (a) 14.8.14
Terms of Service (a) end of war
Service reckons from (a) 14.8.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty:
18.7.15; Capt Ferguson; Trans from OIB; BLANK; 30.6.15
4.8.15; Commandant Malta; Sickness; Gallipoli; 17.7.15
BLANK; BLANK; Died of enteric fever; Malta; 3.8.15
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
7 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 8/271
Name Quayle, Angus David George
Regiment or Unit: BLANK
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Angus David George Quayle
2 Where were you born? Southland
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 15 May 1890
5 What is your trade or calling? Plumber
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Tapanui
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Mr Kyfe Tapanui
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. Palmerston North Infy - resigned
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Angus David George Quayle do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Angus D G Quayle
Signature of Witness illegible
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Angus David George Quayle, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Milton, NZ on this 14th day of August 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer illegible
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Angus David George Quayle on Enlistment
Apparent age: 24 years - months
Height: 5 feet 7 inches
Weight: 156 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 34 ½ inches Maximum 37½ inches
Complexion: Dark
Colour of eyes: Dark
Colour of hair: Dark
Religious profession: not stated
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Sound
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids?
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Blank
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
14/8/1914
A Stenhouse Capt Medical Officer
8 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Note – two of these forms exist – compilation follows
Of
Surname: Quayle
Christian Name: Angus David George
Examined On 14 day of Aug, 1914
At Milton
Birthplace Town Southland
Country New Zealand
Declared age: 24 years
Trade or occupation Plumber
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Weight 156 lb
Chest Minimum, 34 ½ in Maximum expansion 37½ in
Approved by A Stenhouse Capt Medical Officer Milton
Enlisted on 14 day of August 1914, at Milton
Information shown in order as Corps; Regimental No, Date
Joined on enlistment: Otago Infantry; 8/271; 14/8/14
Transferred to: NZ Engineers No 1 Field Coy; 8/271; 30/6/15
9 Form – no title
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Quayle
Christian Name: A D G
Adm Hospital: 7.7.15
10 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: Two of these forms exist – compilation follows typed in parts
No 8/271
Name Angus David George Quayle
Information shown in order as Country; From; To; Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 14/8/15; 15/10/14; 39 days
1 Service record: At sea transport 9; 16/10/14 Disembarked Alexandria 2/12/14; BLANK
1 Service record: Egypt; 3/12/14
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mr Wm Quayle (Father) Main St East Palmerston North
Single
Intended place of residence on discharge: c/o Father
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 8/271
NAME: Quayle A D G
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates, Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
Otago Infy; Attested; Pvte; 14/8/14; BLANK
NZ Engineers; Posted to 1st Fd Coy; BLANK; 30/6/15; Geo L Coutts
No 1 Fld Coy; Transferred; BLANK; 30/6/15; K Richards
BLANK; Admitted hospital; BLANK; 17.7.15; Illegible
BLANK; Died Enteric Malta (103); BLANK; 30/7/15; Illegible
11 Form – no title very faded
Enlisted NZ: 14.8.15
Arrived Egypt: 3.12.14
Gallipoli: 12.4.15
Died of sickness: 3.8.15
NZ Service 40 Days
Overseas 315 days
Total NZEF service 355 days
Reference Source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5550
Box / item 48
Record 0095284
Zack
Information for you on Quayle, Angus David George, 8/271 Sapper New Zealand Engineers 1st Field Coy for you.
This file is 19 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm – a lot of which is very faded. In total there are eleven documents (1 to 11) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Please note that the regimental number 4/274 showing in your original message is incorrect. His correct number is 8/271.
This man is also interesting because he was one of five brothers all of whom served in WW1 and all except him survived the war! His brothers were: Alex Stuart Douglas Quayle 5/19, Driver (Samoan Advance Party); Frederick Ernest Quayle 10/2283, Private, (Wellington Infantry Battalion); Robert Henry Quayle 9/193, Trooper, (Otago Mounted Rifles) and Thomas James Quayle 34142, Rifleman. National Archives has all five brothers’ files.
He also had an older brother, William John Quayle, who was a Blacksmith in Patea.
The probate information on this file is a little confusing but maybe some genealogist pal will clarify for us.
Overview
Angus David George Quayle was born in Southland, South Island, New Zealand on 15 May 1890.
He underwent his medical examination on 14 August 1914 at Milton, South Island New Zealand and attested at Milton, on 14 August 1914. On enlistment, which is dated 14 August 1914, at Milton, he joined the Otago Infantry Battalion, 14th (South Otago) Regiment but later transferred on 30th June 1915 to NZ Engineers No 1 Field Coy. His military experience prior to enlisting was with the Palmerston North Infantry from which he resigned probably because he left the district for work.
His ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 24 years.
Angus was a ‘plumber’ by occupation’ working for W Kyfe, Tapanui, South Island, New Zealand. Angus was single. His legal next of kin is recorded as his father William Quayle, Main Street East, Palmerston North. (His father obviously died according to the file below and the medals for Angus went to his older brother.)
Angus Quayle’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 156 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “sound.” His complexion was described as dark; colour of eyes dark and colour of hair dark. His religious profession was not stated.
He departed Wellington New Zealand on HMNZT No 9 (Hawke’s Bay) on 16 October 1914 as part of the Main Body. OC Troops Lt Col Bauchop, CMG and Ship’s Master J C Lidstone. He disembarked in Alexandria, Egypt on 3 December 1914. He would have arrived in Anzac Cove via Lemnos on 25 April 1915 on board the ‘Annaberg’ with the rest of the Otago Battalion. He survived the landing, 2nd battle for Krithia and on 30th June 1915 he transferred to the New Zealand Engineers No 1 Field Coy.
On 17 July 1915 he became sick and was transported to Malta where he died on enteric fever on 3 August 1915. He was buried in Malta at Pieta Cemetery.
He had survived 82 days on Gallipoli.
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: NZE
Rank: Sapper
Surname: Quayle
Christian Name: Angus David George
No: 8/271
Occupation: Plumber
Religion: not stated
Place of Birth: Southland
Date of Birth: 15 May 1890
Last New Zealand address: Tapanui
Last employer: W Kyfe (?) Tapanui
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Father William Quayle Main Street East Palmerston North – Note “Any medals to be forwarded to W J Quayle (F) Main St East Palmerston North
Medal action
Surname: Quayle
Christian names: Angus D G
Rank on death: Sapper
Reg No: 8/271
Casualty or reason for discharge: died of sickness 3/8/1915
Legatee and address: Mr W Quayle (F) Foxton Line Palmerston North (since deceased)
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address William John Quayle (
Blacksmith, Patea Medals issued:
1914 – 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
FORM STAMPED “MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 22 OCT 1923"
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Quayle Angus David George No 8/271
Information shown in order as: Regiment or Corp; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties &; Rank; Date:
OIB; Posted; Pte; 14.8.14
BLANK; Transf to NZE; Spr; 30.6.15
Service
NZ; from 14.8.14; to 15.10.14
Foreign; from 16.10.14
Sick
AFB103 Died at Malta 3 Aug 1915 from Enteric fever
BR912 Buried in Malta at Pieta Cemetery
Died of sickness 8.8.15 Died of Enteric 3.8.15
Medals authorised to Mr William John Quayle (EB) Blacksmith Patea
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Quayle, Angus David Geo
Reg No: 8/271
Roll No: 510843
Scroll despatched (Date): 29 JUN 1921
Plaque: 20 JAN 1922
Recipient and address: Mr W J Quayle Blacksmith Patea
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 30.10.22”
2 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 8/271
NAME Quayle Angus David George
Regiment Otago Infantry
Group: 16
3 EXTRACT OF PROBATE
Note: The next form doesn’t seem to be obviously connected to A D G Quayle – it is faded and typed
ESTATE William John Quayle
GRANTOR Sir Robert Stout
GRANTEE Elisabeth Anne Fargher (name as typed!)
PLACE OF GRANT Palmerston North
DATE OF GRANT 28th April 1920
EXTRACT OF WILL
BENEFICIARIES Children, equally
Certified true extracts Aubrey C Bosseull?
13 April 1921
4 Letter
Typed but written on top “8/271 Quayle Angus David Geo”
11th April 1921
Messrs Loughnan & Jacobs
PO Box 237
PALMERSTON NORTH
Gentlemen
Re 8/271 A D G Quayle deceased
I understand that you hold the Probate of the Will of William John Quayle, and shall esteem it a favour if you will let me have it for perusal. It will then be returned to you by registered post.
Yours faithfully
Illegible signature
Officer-in-charge
5 LETTER
Note: this letter is typed mostly
PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE
WELLINGTON NZ
22/8/19
The Officer in Charge
War Expenses Office
Defence Department
WELLINGTON
8/271 A D G Quayle
The Public Trustee has completed his administration of this solder’s estate.
Please account for any undrawn field-pay and for the Active Service Gratuity to the beneficiary under the will – viz
W J Quayle
Main St East
Palmerston North
Medals should be handed to the same beneficiary, who is the father of the deceased.
Signed
Thos E Roberts
Controller,
Soldiers’ Estates Division
6 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 8/271
Regiment or Corps NZ Engineer 1st Field Coy
Rank Sapper
Name Quayle, Angus David George
Enlisted (a) 14.8.14
Terms of Service (a) end of war
Service reckons from (a) 14.8.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty:
18.7.15; Capt Ferguson; Trans from OIB; BLANK; 30.6.15
4.8.15; Commandant Malta; Sickness; Gallipoli; 17.7.15
BLANK; BLANK; Died of enteric fever; Malta; 3.8.15
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
7 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 8/271
Name Quayle, Angus David George
Regiment or Unit: BLANK
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Angus David George Quayle
2 Where were you born? Southland
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 15 May 1890
5 What is your trade or calling? Plumber
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Tapanui
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Mr Kyfe Tapanui
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. Palmerston North Infy - resigned
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Angus David George Quayle do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Angus D G Quayle
Signature of Witness illegible
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Angus David George Quayle, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Milton, NZ on this 14th day of August 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer illegible
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Angus David George Quayle on Enlistment
Apparent age: 24 years - months
Height: 5 feet 7 inches
Weight: 156 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 34 ½ inches Maximum 37½ inches
Complexion: Dark
Colour of eyes: Dark
Colour of hair: Dark
Religious profession: not stated
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Sound
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids?
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Blank
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
14/8/1914
A Stenhouse Capt Medical Officer
8 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Note – two of these forms exist – compilation follows
Of
Surname: Quayle
Christian Name: Angus David George
Examined On 14 day of Aug, 1914
At Milton
Birthplace Town Southland
Country New Zealand
Declared age: 24 years
Trade or occupation Plumber
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Weight 156 lb
Chest Minimum, 34 ½ in Maximum expansion 37½ in
Approved by A Stenhouse Capt Medical Officer Milton
Enlisted on 14 day of August 1914, at Milton
Information shown in order as Corps; Regimental No, Date
Joined on enlistment: Otago Infantry; 8/271; 14/8/14
Transferred to: NZ Engineers No 1 Field Coy; 8/271; 30/6/15
9 Form – no title
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Quayle
Christian Name: A D G
Adm Hospital: 7.7.15
10 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: Two of these forms exist – compilation follows typed in parts
No 8/271
Name Angus David George Quayle
Information shown in order as Country; From; To; Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 14/8/15; 15/10/14; 39 days
1 Service record: At sea transport 9; 16/10/14 Disembarked Alexandria 2/12/14; BLANK
1 Service record: Egypt; 3/12/14
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mr Wm Quayle (Father) Main St East Palmerston North
Single
Intended place of residence on discharge: c/o Father
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 8/271
NAME: Quayle A D G
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates, Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
Otago Infy; Attested; Pvte; 14/8/14; BLANK
NZ Engineers; Posted to 1st Fd Coy; BLANK; 30/6/15; Geo L Coutts
No 1 Fld Coy; Transferred; BLANK; 30/6/15; K Richards
BLANK; Admitted hospital; BLANK; 17.7.15; Illegible
BLANK; Died Enteric Malta (103); BLANK; 30/7/15; Illegible
11 Form – no title very faded
Enlisted NZ: 14.8.15
Arrived Egypt: 3.12.14
Gallipoli: 12.4.15
Died of sickness: 3.8.15
NZ Service 40 Days
Overseas 315 days
Total NZEF service 355 days
Reference Source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5550
Box / item 48
Record 0095284
Zack
Wayne
Information on Roughan, John Philip Sergeant 8/275, Otago Infantry Battalion, 14th South Otago Company for you.
This file is 19 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are nine documents (1 to 9) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Please note that while there is nothing recorded on the Nominal Roll under ROUGHAN he does appear under the name ROUGHAM – a misspelling of course! Nominal roll detail:
Surname ROUGHAM
Given Name John Philip
Category Nominal Roll Vol. 1
Regimental Number 8/275
Rank Sergeant
Body or Draft Main Body
Unit or Regiment Otago Infantry Batln
Marital Status S
Last NZ Address Lawrence
Next of Kin Title Denis J
Next of Kin Surname ROUGHAM
Next of Kin Relationship Father
Next of Kin Address Lawrence
I have a photograph of this man that I will send you.
Overview
John Philip Roughan was born in Rongahere, Clutha District, South Island New Zealand on 2nd April 1894.
He underwent his medical examination on 17 August 1914; at Milton, South Island, New Zealand, and he attested and enlisted at Milton on 15 August 1914. (An interesting order of events if the file is correct – usually the medical examination came first in the process.) His prior military experience was given as Sergeant in the 14th South Otago Regiment.
On enlistment he joined, as a Sergeant (one of nine) 8/275, the Otago Infantry Battalion, 14th South Otago Company. His service reckoned from the 15 August 1914.
John’s declared age' on enlistment was 20 years 6 months.
John was a ‘painter’ by occupation’ working for J McAra, Lawrence, New Zealand. Lawrence was also John’s last New Zealand address. He was single. His recorded next of kin was his father Dennis J Roughan, 92 Canongate Street Dunedin. The file also records two other addresses for his father: 34 Erin Street Roslyn Dunedin and 117 Stafford St Dunedin, New Zealand.
John’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 11 stone 6 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.” His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes blue and colour of hair light brown. His religious profession was described as ‘Roman Catholic.’
He was confirmed in his enlistment rank as sergeant on 8 September 1914.
He departed Wellington New Zealand on HMNZT No 9 (Hawke’s Bay) on 16 October 1914 as part of the Main Body. OC Troops Lt Col Bauchop, CMG and Ship’s Master J C Lidstone. He disembarked in Alexandria, Egypt on 3 December 1914. He would have arrived in Anzac Cove via Lemnos on 25 April 1915 on board the ‘Annaberg’ with the rest of the Otago Battalion. He survived the landing but on 2 May 1915 he sprained his ankle and was admitted to the Hospital Ship Devanha. (An interesting ship this – she landed the 12th Battalion of Australian troops at Anzac Beach, and then steamed up the coast as a feint to draw enemy fire. She converted into a hospital ship on 30 April 1915, in which capacity she was the last vessel to leave the Dardanelles. In April 1919 she reconverted to a troopship in London and repatriated Australian troops.) John Roughan rejoined in his unit in Gallipoli on 14 July 1915. On 7 August 1915 he received gun shot wounds to his leg that fractured his femur. He was admitted to hospital in Malta on 15 August 1915 and died two days later on the 17 August 1915.
He is buried at Addolorata Cemetery, Malta, Grave No 660 Division East Section Ext Compartment OR&G 175 3/8382 No 6.
He had survived almost 25 days on Gallipoli.
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: OIB (Otago Infantry Battalion)
Rank: Sergt
Surname: Roughan
Christian Name: John Philip
No: 8/275
Occupation: Painter
Religion: RC
Place of Birth: Rongahere (Clutha District South Island New Zealand)
Date of Birth: 2.4.94
Last New Zealand address: Lawrence
Last employer: J McAra Lawrence
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Dennis J Roughan (father) 92 Canongate St Dunedin
Note written “Memo PTO 10.10.19 all medals to for to father
Medal action
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died of wounds
Legatee and address: No evidence of will
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address D J Roughan (F) 117 Stafford St Dunedin
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mr Dennis J Roughan (F) 92 Canongate St Dunedin 13/2/24
Stamped MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 23 OCT 1923
Service Medals issued:
1914 – 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Roughan John
Reg No 8/275
Roll No 511443
Scroll despatched (Date) 29 JUN 1921
Plaque 1 FEB 1922
Recipient and address: Mr D J Roughan 34 Erin Street Roslyn. Note: 117 Stafford St Dunedin crossed out
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Roughan John Philip No 8/275
Information shown in order as: Regiment or Corp; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties &c; Rank; Date:
OIB; BLANK; Sergt; 15.8.14
BLANK; Died of wounds received in action Dardanelles; BLANK; 17.8.15
Service
New Zealand – Date from 15.8.14; Date to 16.10.14
Foreign - Date from 16.10.14
Wounds
Information shown in order as: Date; Where soldier located; Message and Remarks:
17.8.15; Malta; Died at Malta Aug 17th 1915 from wds rec in action (at Gallipoli) Buried in Addolorata Cemetery
BLANK; BLANK; Wd Gallipoli 7.8.15 adm hosp Malta 15.8.15 fract femur
Killed in action
Died of wounds 17/8/15 Died of wounds received in action Dardanelles 17th August 1915
Pension Medals to Mr D J Roughan 34 Erin St Roslyn and 17 Stafford St crossed out and 92 Canongate St Dunedin written in
2 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 8/275
Regiment or Corps Otago Battalion 14
Rank Sergt
Name Roughan John Philip
Enlisted (a) 15.8.14
Terms of Service (a) period of war
Service reckons from (a) 15.8.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
BLANK; BLANK; Adm T Devanha; Dardanelles; 2.5.15; Sprained ankle
BLANK; BLANK; Rejoined unit; Dardanelles; 14.7.15; B213
13.8.15; O/C OIB; Wounded; Dardanelles; 7.8.15; B213 13.8.15 GSW leg
16.8.15; Malta; Adm to hospital; Malta; 15.8.15; Nom Roll A5690
21.8.15; Malta; Died of wounds; Malta; 17.8.15; Fractured femur HB1015 A4413
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Form stamped “FILE 15 NOV 1915 CAM”
Entered on history sheet 30.3.17
3 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1 Personal Record of Registration No
NAME Roughan John Philip
Regiment Otago Infantry
Group: 16
Number: 8/275
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 8/275
Name Roughan John Philip
Regiment or Unit: 14
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? John Philip Roughan
2 Where were you born? Rongahere
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 2nd April 1894
5 What is your trade or calling? Painter
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Lawrence
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? J McAra, Lawrence
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? 14th (SO) Regt
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes Lawrence
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I John Philip Roughan do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit John P Roughan
Signature of Witness illegible
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, John Philip Roughan, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Milton, NZ on this 15th day of August 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer D J T Lyttle Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of John Philip Roughan on Enlistment
Apparent age: 20 years 6 months
Height: 5 feet 9 inches
Weight: 11 st 6 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 35 inches Maximum 39 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Light brown
Religious profession: RC
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6
Sight: Left eye 6
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Slight 1
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
None stated
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
17.8 1914
SIGNED A Stenhouse Capt Medical Officer
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Roughan
Christian Name: John Philip
Examined On 17 day of August, 1914
At Milton
Birthplace Town Rongahere
Country New Zealand
Declared age: 20 years 6 months
Trade or occupation Painter
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Weight 11 st 6 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 35 in Maximum expansion 39 in
Approved by A Stenhouse Capt Medical Officer Milton
Enlisted on 15 day of August 1914, at Milton
Joined on enlistment: Otago Infantry
Regimental No: 8/275
Date: 15/8/14
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Note: Very faded so figures shown below might not be correct! The dates are reasonably clear.
New Zealand 15.8.14
Egypt 3.12.14
Gallipoli 12.4.15
Malta 15.8.15
Malta 17.8.15 died of wounds
Service ranks as: NZ 39 days, Egypt 201 days, Balkans (AKA Gallipoli) 126 days; Egypt 2 days
NZ Service 39 Days
Overseas 329 days
Total NZEF service 1 year 3 days
7 PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE LETTER
Note: this is typed
The Officer in Charge
War Expenses
Defence Department
WELLINGTON
PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE
Dunedin
10.10.1919
J P Roughan 8/275
I have completed the administration of this soldier’s estate.
Please arrange for any undrawn field-pay and the Active Service gratuity to the next-of kin, viz:
Mr D J Roughan (father)
Lawrence
The person entitled to medals in accordance with the direction contained in paragraph 2 of the Royal Warrant of 11th May 1917, is apparently the same beneficiary.
Signed illegible
Local Deputy Public Trustee
Letter stamped FILE 18 Oct 1919 No ?9
8 MEMORANDUM
Note: this is typed
JJS/LK
EF 8/275 QMG (7)
MEMORANDUM FOR:
The Local Deputy Public Trustee
DUNEDIN
8/275 – Sergeant J P Roughan
In reply to your memorandum of the 2nd instant I have to state that a voucher for £1.19.0 being the balance due to the estate of the above-named deceased soldier, is being prepared and a cheque should reach you from the Treasury at an early date.
The paybook of the deceased has come to hand but the form of Will provided therein has not been executed.
Unsigned copy
Quartermaster-General
9 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: There are two of these forms partly typed – compilation follows:
No 8/275
Name John Philip Roughan
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days:
1 Service record: New Zealand; 15/8/14; 15/10/14; 62 days
1 Service record: At sea Transport No 9; 15/10/14; Disembarked Alexandria 3/12/14; 49 days
1 Service record: Egypt; 3/12/14; all else blank
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mr Dennis J Roughan Lawrence (Father)
Marital status: Single
Intended place of residence on discharge: Lawrence
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
Otago Infanty; Attested; Sergt; 15/8/14; Blank
Otago Infanty; Confirmed; Sergt; 8/9/14; Blank
OIR; Rej unit at Dnelles; Sgt; 14/7/15; K Richards
Written on bottom: Buried in Addolorata Cemetery Malta Grave No 660 Division East Section Ext Compartment OR&G 175 3/8382 No 6 17.8.15; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry: F Simms
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5550
Box / item 97
Record 0100198
Zack
Information on Roughan, John Philip Sergeant 8/275, Otago Infantry Battalion, 14th South Otago Company for you.
This file is 19 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are nine documents (1 to 9) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Please note that while there is nothing recorded on the Nominal Roll under ROUGHAN he does appear under the name ROUGHAM – a misspelling of course! Nominal roll detail:
Surname ROUGHAM
Given Name John Philip
Category Nominal Roll Vol. 1
Regimental Number 8/275
Rank Sergeant
Body or Draft Main Body
Unit or Regiment Otago Infantry Batln
Marital Status S
Last NZ Address Lawrence
Next of Kin Title Denis J
Next of Kin Surname ROUGHAM
Next of Kin Relationship Father
Next of Kin Address Lawrence
I have a photograph of this man that I will send you.
Overview
John Philip Roughan was born in Rongahere, Clutha District, South Island New Zealand on 2nd April 1894.
He underwent his medical examination on 17 August 1914; at Milton, South Island, New Zealand, and he attested and enlisted at Milton on 15 August 1914. (An interesting order of events if the file is correct – usually the medical examination came first in the process.) His prior military experience was given as Sergeant in the 14th South Otago Regiment.
On enlistment he joined, as a Sergeant (one of nine) 8/275, the Otago Infantry Battalion, 14th South Otago Company. His service reckoned from the 15 August 1914.
John’s declared age' on enlistment was 20 years 6 months.
John was a ‘painter’ by occupation’ working for J McAra, Lawrence, New Zealand. Lawrence was also John’s last New Zealand address. He was single. His recorded next of kin was his father Dennis J Roughan, 92 Canongate Street Dunedin. The file also records two other addresses for his father: 34 Erin Street Roslyn Dunedin and 117 Stafford St Dunedin, New Zealand.
John’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 11 stone 6 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.” His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes blue and colour of hair light brown. His religious profession was described as ‘Roman Catholic.’
He was confirmed in his enlistment rank as sergeant on 8 September 1914.
He departed Wellington New Zealand on HMNZT No 9 (Hawke’s Bay) on 16 October 1914 as part of the Main Body. OC Troops Lt Col Bauchop, CMG and Ship’s Master J C Lidstone. He disembarked in Alexandria, Egypt on 3 December 1914. He would have arrived in Anzac Cove via Lemnos on 25 April 1915 on board the ‘Annaberg’ with the rest of the Otago Battalion. He survived the landing but on 2 May 1915 he sprained his ankle and was admitted to the Hospital Ship Devanha. (An interesting ship this – she landed the 12th Battalion of Australian troops at Anzac Beach, and then steamed up the coast as a feint to draw enemy fire. She converted into a hospital ship on 30 April 1915, in which capacity she was the last vessel to leave the Dardanelles. In April 1919 she reconverted to a troopship in London and repatriated Australian troops.) John Roughan rejoined in his unit in Gallipoli on 14 July 1915. On 7 August 1915 he received gun shot wounds to his leg that fractured his femur. He was admitted to hospital in Malta on 15 August 1915 and died two days later on the 17 August 1915.
He is buried at Addolorata Cemetery, Malta, Grave No 660 Division East Section Ext Compartment OR&G 175 3/8382 No 6.
He had survived almost 25 days on Gallipoli.
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: OIB (Otago Infantry Battalion)
Rank: Sergt
Surname: Roughan
Christian Name: John Philip
No: 8/275
Occupation: Painter
Religion: RC
Place of Birth: Rongahere (Clutha District South Island New Zealand)
Date of Birth: 2.4.94
Last New Zealand address: Lawrence
Last employer: J McAra Lawrence
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Dennis J Roughan (father) 92 Canongate St Dunedin
Note written “Memo PTO 10.10.19 all medals to for to father
Medal action
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died of wounds
Legatee and address: No evidence of will
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address D J Roughan (F) 117 Stafford St Dunedin
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mr Dennis J Roughan (F) 92 Canongate St Dunedin 13/2/24
Stamped MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 23 OCT 1923
Service Medals issued:
1914 – 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Roughan John
Reg No 8/275
Roll No 511443
Scroll despatched (Date) 29 JUN 1921
Plaque 1 FEB 1922
Recipient and address: Mr D J Roughan 34 Erin Street Roslyn. Note: 117 Stafford St Dunedin crossed out
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Roughan John Philip No 8/275
Information shown in order as: Regiment or Corp; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties &c; Rank; Date:
OIB; BLANK; Sergt; 15.8.14
BLANK; Died of wounds received in action Dardanelles; BLANK; 17.8.15
Service
New Zealand – Date from 15.8.14; Date to 16.10.14
Foreign - Date from 16.10.14
Wounds
Information shown in order as: Date; Where soldier located; Message and Remarks:
17.8.15; Malta; Died at Malta Aug 17th 1915 from wds rec in action (at Gallipoli) Buried in Addolorata Cemetery
BLANK; BLANK; Wd Gallipoli 7.8.15 adm hosp Malta 15.8.15 fract femur
Killed in action
Died of wounds 17/8/15 Died of wounds received in action Dardanelles 17th August 1915
Pension Medals to Mr D J Roughan 34 Erin St Roslyn and 17 Stafford St crossed out and 92 Canongate St Dunedin written in
2 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 8/275
Regiment or Corps Otago Battalion 14
Rank Sergt
Name Roughan John Philip
Enlisted (a) 15.8.14
Terms of Service (a) period of war
Service reckons from (a) 15.8.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
BLANK; BLANK; Adm T Devanha; Dardanelles; 2.5.15; Sprained ankle
BLANK; BLANK; Rejoined unit; Dardanelles; 14.7.15; B213
13.8.15; O/C OIB; Wounded; Dardanelles; 7.8.15; B213 13.8.15 GSW leg
16.8.15; Malta; Adm to hospital; Malta; 15.8.15; Nom Roll A5690
21.8.15; Malta; Died of wounds; Malta; 17.8.15; Fractured femur HB1015 A4413
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Form stamped “FILE 15 NOV 1915 CAM”
Entered on history sheet 30.3.17
3 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1 Personal Record of Registration No
NAME Roughan John Philip
Regiment Otago Infantry
Group: 16
Number: 8/275
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 8/275
Name Roughan John Philip
Regiment or Unit: 14
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? John Philip Roughan
2 Where were you born? Rongahere
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 2nd April 1894
5 What is your trade or calling? Painter
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Lawrence
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? J McAra, Lawrence
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? 14th (SO) Regt
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes Lawrence
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I John Philip Roughan do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit John P Roughan
Signature of Witness illegible
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, John Philip Roughan, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Milton, NZ on this 15th day of August 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer D J T Lyttle Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of John Philip Roughan on Enlistment
Apparent age: 20 years 6 months
Height: 5 feet 9 inches
Weight: 11 st 6 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 35 inches Maximum 39 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Light brown
Religious profession: RC
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6
Sight: Left eye 6
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Slight 1
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
None stated
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
17.8 1914
SIGNED A Stenhouse Capt Medical Officer
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Roughan
Christian Name: John Philip
Examined On 17 day of August, 1914
At Milton
Birthplace Town Rongahere
Country New Zealand
Declared age: 20 years 6 months
Trade or occupation Painter
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Weight 11 st 6 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 35 in Maximum expansion 39 in
Approved by A Stenhouse Capt Medical Officer Milton
Enlisted on 15 day of August 1914, at Milton
Joined on enlistment: Otago Infantry
Regimental No: 8/275
Date: 15/8/14
6 FORM – NO TITLE
Note: Very faded so figures shown below might not be correct! The dates are reasonably clear.
New Zealand 15.8.14
Egypt 3.12.14
Gallipoli 12.4.15
Malta 15.8.15
Malta 17.8.15 died of wounds
Service ranks as: NZ 39 days, Egypt 201 days, Balkans (AKA Gallipoli) 126 days; Egypt 2 days
NZ Service 39 Days
Overseas 329 days
Total NZEF service 1 year 3 days
7 PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE LETTER
Note: this is typed
The Officer in Charge
War Expenses
Defence Department
WELLINGTON
PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE
Dunedin
10.10.1919
J P Roughan 8/275
I have completed the administration of this soldier’s estate.
Please arrange for any undrawn field-pay and the Active Service gratuity to the next-of kin, viz:
Mr D J Roughan (father)
Lawrence
The person entitled to medals in accordance with the direction contained in paragraph 2 of the Royal Warrant of 11th May 1917, is apparently the same beneficiary.
Signed illegible
Local Deputy Public Trustee
Letter stamped FILE 18 Oct 1919 No ?9
8 MEMORANDUM
Note: this is typed
JJS/LK
EF 8/275 QMG (7)
MEMORANDUM FOR:
The Local Deputy Public Trustee
DUNEDIN
8/275 – Sergeant J P Roughan
In reply to your memorandum of the 2nd instant I have to state that a voucher for £1.19.0 being the balance due to the estate of the above-named deceased soldier, is being prepared and a cheque should reach you from the Treasury at an early date.
The paybook of the deceased has come to hand but the form of Will provided therein has not been executed.
Unsigned copy
Quartermaster-General
9 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: There are two of these forms partly typed – compilation follows:
No 8/275
Name John Philip Roughan
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days:
1 Service record: New Zealand; 15/8/14; 15/10/14; 62 days
1 Service record: At sea Transport No 9; 15/10/14; Disembarked Alexandria 3/12/14; 49 days
1 Service record: Egypt; 3/12/14; all else blank
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mr Dennis J Roughan Lawrence (Father)
Marital status: Single
Intended place of residence on discharge: Lawrence
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
Otago Infanty; Attested; Sergt; 15/8/14; Blank
Otago Infanty; Confirmed; Sergt; 8/9/14; Blank
OIR; Rej unit at Dnelles; Sgt; 14/7/15; K Richards
Written on bottom: Buried in Addolorata Cemetery Malta Grave No 660 Division East Section Ext Compartment OR&G 175 3/8382 No 6 17.8.15; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry: F Simms
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5550
Box / item 97
Record 0100198
Zack
Wayne
Information on Schollum, Frederick Anton, Trooper 13/850, Auckland Mounted Rifles, A Squadron - 3rd reinforcements and then Gunner 2/850A New Zealand Field Artillery, Battery Brigade Headquarters, for you.
Note there are three regimental numbers on the file for this man i.e. ‘13/850’ when he enlisted as a Trooper on 18 December 1914 at Puhoi; and ‘2/850A’ when he transferred to the New Zealand Field Artillery as a Gunner on 30 March 1915 in Egypt. Also on one file the number ‘9/131’ is crossed out and ‘13/850’ written in its place.
This file is 52 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. A lot of this printout is duplicated and some of it is in a very poor state - sadly unreadable as many parts are just too faded to read - even with a strong magnifying glass.
In total there are seven documents (1 to 7) of interest with the usual inserts on the original file. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
There are three other Schollum’s on the Nominal Roll from Puhoi but it’s difficult to tell whether they were related or not without examining their files.
I have a photograph of this man, which I will send you.
Overview
Frederick Anton Schollum was born in Puhoi, a small settlement north of Auckland, North Island New Zealand on 12 January 1893. (The people who settled in the Puhoi area in the 1860’s were from Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic.)
Frederick underwent his medical examination on 5 December 1914 at Puhoi, and while his file records that he attested at Trentham, on 10 December 1914 he “enlisted on 18 December 1914 at Trentham.” Frederick’s war service “reckons from 15 December 1914.
Frederick’s stated military experience on enlistment was as a member of 3rd Auckland Mounted Rifles, D squadron. On enlistment he joined the Auckland Mounted Rifles 3rd reinforcements with the number 13/850.
His ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 22 years.
Frederick was a ‘labourer” by ‘occupation’ living in Puhoi and working for the Rodney County Council. He was single. His next of kin was his father Wenzl Schollum, Fiddlers Hill, Puhoi. (Settlers who arrived in Puhoi from Bohemia in the 1860's often entertained themselves by dancing to the fiddle and ‘Old Michael lived on Fiddler's Hill’ is a New Zealand folk song.)
Frederick’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed 168 lb. He had a “recent scar on left instep and “small scar on (his) back” and the condition of his teeth was described as “plate in top, bottom good.” His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes blue and colour of hair light brown. His religious profession was Roman Catholic.
He left Wellington, New Zealand on HMNZT No 18 ('Tahiti') as part of the 1,719 3rd reinforcement troops. Prior to leaving New Zealand and on board the 'Tahiti' he was inoculated against typhoid – 31 January 1915 / 4 March 1915.
In Egypt on 30 March 1915, for reasons not stated in the file, he transferred to the New Zealand Field Artillery, Battery Brigade Headquarters, and took the rank Gunner and regimental number 2/850A.
On 6 July 1915 he was sent to hospital at Anzac “sick” (‘deaf’) and from here he was sent to Lemnos where on 8 July 1915 he was admitted to 1st Auckland Stationery Hospital. He was described as suffering from deafness – which must have been an occupational hazard as a gunner! He must have got sick on Lemnos because there is nothing on his file to suggest that he returned to Gallipoli but clearly he ended up in Malta where he died of enteric on 1 August 1915.
He was buried in the “Addolorata Cemetery, Malta, Grave No 654, East Section E A Camp A OR & G 145 3/8382 No 6.”
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Note this form is typed
Personal Record of Registration No 13/850
NAME SCHOLLUM FREDERICK ANTON
Regiment AMR 3rd Rfts
DIED OF ENTERIC 1.8.15
2 FIELD SERVICE Army Form B2090A
Report of Death of a Soldier to be forwarded to the War Office with the least possible delay after receipt of notification of death on Army Form B 213 or Army Form A 36 or from other official documentary sources.
Corps: NZ Field Artillery Battery Bde Hdqtrs
Regtl No: 13/850
Rank: Gunner
Name: Schollum, Frederick Anton
Died Date: 1st August 1915
Place: Malta
Cause of Death Enteric
Signature of Officer in charge of Section Adjutant-General’s Office at the Base N Fitzherbert Capt
Station and date Alexandria 5th August 1915
3 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 9/131 crossed out and 13/850 written in
Name Pte F A Schollum
Regiment or Unit: 3rd Rg AMR crossed out and AMR written in
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Frederick Anton Schollum
2 Where were you born? Puhoi
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? January 12th 1893 (ticked)
5 What is your trade or calling? Labourer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Puhoi
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Rodney County Council
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
Next of Kin Mr W Schollum, Fiddlers Hill, Puhoi
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? D Sqd 3rd AMR
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes Puhoi
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Frederick Anton Schollum do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit F Schollum
Signature of Witness S C Ashton Capt
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Frederick Anton Schollum, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 10th day of Dec 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer H D Williams Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Fredrick Anton Schollum on Enlistment
Apparent age: 22 years
Height: 5 feet 8 inches
Weight: 168 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 35 inches, Maximum 38 ½ inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Light brown
Religious profession: Roman Catholic
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. Recent scar on left instep. Small scar on back
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye: Good
Sight: Left eye: Good
Hearing: Right ear: Good
Hearing: Left ear: Good
Colour vision: Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Plate in top bottom good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
None stated
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Dec 5th 1914
SIGNED M M Morrison Medical Officer
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Schollum
Christian Name: Frederick Anton
Examined On: 5th day of Dec, 1914
At: Puhoi
Birthplace Town: Puhoi
Country: New Zealand
Declared age: 22 years
Trade or occupation: Labourer
Height: 5 ft 8 in
Weight: 168 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 35 in Maximum expansion 38½ in
Approved by M Morrison Medical Officer
Enlisted on 18th day of Dec 1914, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: AMR; Regimental No: 13/850; Date: 18.12.14
Transferred to: Fd Artillery; 2/850A; 30.3.15
5 FORM – NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Schollum
Christian Name: Frederick Anton
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE; Signature of Medical Officer:
Trentham; 18/12/14; Inoculated typhoid 31.1.15; Douglas Wilson
Troopship Tahiti; 13/2/15; Vaccinated 4/3/15; Campbell? Capt
6 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Note: There are three of these forms on file – compilation follows.
Regimental Number 13/850
Regiment or Corps NZ Fd Artillery BHQ
Rank Trooper
Name Schollum Fredk Anton
Enlisted (a) 15.12.14
Terms of Service (a) end of war
Service reckons from (a) 15.12.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
11/7/15; O/C Bde; Sent to hospital; Anzac; 6/7/15; Sick B213
10/7/15; 1 Auck S H; Admitted 1st Auck Stat Hosp; Lemnos; 8/7/15; Deafness A36 C2526
3/8/15; Commandant Malta; Died; Malta; 1/8/15; Enteric Cable WB777 A2154
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Stamped Entered on History Sheet 26.3.17
7 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: There are nine of these forms – compilation follows:
No 13/850
Name Schollum Frederick Anton
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days; Initials of Officer making Entry:
1 Service record: New Zealand; 15/12/14; 12.2.15; 59 days; AG
1 Service record: HMNZT No 18; 13.2.15; 26.3.15 Dis Suez; 42 days; Blank
1 Service record: Egypt; 27.3.15; all else blank
10 Name and address of next of kin: Father Wenzl Schollum Fiddlers Hill Puhoi Auckland
Intended place of residence on discharge: NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 13/850
NAME: Schollum F A
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
A Squadron AMR; Blank; Trooper; 15/12/14; Illegible
Fd Artillery; Transferred; Blank; 30.3.15; G Avery?
NZFA; Admitted to hospital; Gunner; 6.7.15; Blank
Blank; Died enteric Malta; Gunner; 1.8.15; Blank
Buried in Addolorata Cemetery Malta Grave No 654 East Section E A Camp A OR & G 145 3/8382 No 6 ?
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5550
Box / item 119
Record 0102301
Zack
Information on Schollum, Frederick Anton, Trooper 13/850, Auckland Mounted Rifles, A Squadron - 3rd reinforcements and then Gunner 2/850A New Zealand Field Artillery, Battery Brigade Headquarters, for you.
Note there are three regimental numbers on the file for this man i.e. ‘13/850’ when he enlisted as a Trooper on 18 December 1914 at Puhoi; and ‘2/850A’ when he transferred to the New Zealand Field Artillery as a Gunner on 30 March 1915 in Egypt. Also on one file the number ‘9/131’ is crossed out and ‘13/850’ written in its place.
This file is 52 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. A lot of this printout is duplicated and some of it is in a very poor state - sadly unreadable as many parts are just too faded to read - even with a strong magnifying glass.
In total there are seven documents (1 to 7) of interest with the usual inserts on the original file. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
There are three other Schollum’s on the Nominal Roll from Puhoi but it’s difficult to tell whether they were related or not without examining their files.
I have a photograph of this man, which I will send you.
Overview
Frederick Anton Schollum was born in Puhoi, a small settlement north of Auckland, North Island New Zealand on 12 January 1893. (The people who settled in the Puhoi area in the 1860’s were from Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic.)
Frederick underwent his medical examination on 5 December 1914 at Puhoi, and while his file records that he attested at Trentham, on 10 December 1914 he “enlisted on 18 December 1914 at Trentham.” Frederick’s war service “reckons from 15 December 1914.
Frederick’s stated military experience on enlistment was as a member of 3rd Auckland Mounted Rifles, D squadron. On enlistment he joined the Auckland Mounted Rifles 3rd reinforcements with the number 13/850.
His ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 22 years.
Frederick was a ‘labourer” by ‘occupation’ living in Puhoi and working for the Rodney County Council. He was single. His next of kin was his father Wenzl Schollum, Fiddlers Hill, Puhoi. (Settlers who arrived in Puhoi from Bohemia in the 1860's often entertained themselves by dancing to the fiddle and ‘Old Michael lived on Fiddler's Hill’ is a New Zealand folk song.)
Frederick’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed 168 lb. He had a “recent scar on left instep and “small scar on (his) back” and the condition of his teeth was described as “plate in top, bottom good.” His complexion was described as fair; colour of eyes blue and colour of hair light brown. His religious profession was Roman Catholic.
He left Wellington, New Zealand on HMNZT No 18 ('Tahiti') as part of the 1,719 3rd reinforcement troops. Prior to leaving New Zealand and on board the 'Tahiti' he was inoculated against typhoid – 31 January 1915 / 4 March 1915.
In Egypt on 30 March 1915, for reasons not stated in the file, he transferred to the New Zealand Field Artillery, Battery Brigade Headquarters, and took the rank Gunner and regimental number 2/850A.
On 6 July 1915 he was sent to hospital at Anzac “sick” (‘deaf’) and from here he was sent to Lemnos where on 8 July 1915 he was admitted to 1st Auckland Stationery Hospital. He was described as suffering from deafness – which must have been an occupational hazard as a gunner! He must have got sick on Lemnos because there is nothing on his file to suggest that he returned to Gallipoli but clearly he ended up in Malta where he died of enteric on 1 August 1915.
He was buried in the “Addolorata Cemetery, Malta, Grave No 654, East Section E A Camp A OR & G 145 3/8382 No 6.”
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Note this form is typed
Personal Record of Registration No 13/850
NAME SCHOLLUM FREDERICK ANTON
Regiment AMR 3rd Rfts
DIED OF ENTERIC 1.8.15
2 FIELD SERVICE Army Form B2090A
Report of Death of a Soldier to be forwarded to the War Office with the least possible delay after receipt of notification of death on Army Form B 213 or Army Form A 36 or from other official documentary sources.
Corps: NZ Field Artillery Battery Bde Hdqtrs
Regtl No: 13/850
Rank: Gunner
Name: Schollum, Frederick Anton
Died Date: 1st August 1915
Place: Malta
Cause of Death Enteric
Signature of Officer in charge of Section Adjutant-General’s Office at the Base N Fitzherbert Capt
Station and date Alexandria 5th August 1915
3 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 9/131 crossed out and 13/850 written in
Name Pte F A Schollum
Regiment or Unit: 3rd Rg AMR crossed out and AMR written in
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Frederick Anton Schollum
2 Where were you born? Puhoi
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? January 12th 1893 (ticked)
5 What is your trade or calling? Labourer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Puhoi
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Rodney County Council
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
Next of Kin Mr W Schollum, Fiddlers Hill, Puhoi
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? D Sqd 3rd AMR
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes Puhoi
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Frederick Anton Schollum do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit F Schollum
Signature of Witness S C Ashton Capt
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Frederick Anton Schollum, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 10th day of Dec 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer H D Williams Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Fredrick Anton Schollum on Enlistment
Apparent age: 22 years
Height: 5 feet 8 inches
Weight: 168 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 35 inches, Maximum 38 ½ inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Light brown
Religious profession: Roman Catholic
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. Recent scar on left instep. Small scar on back
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye: Good
Sight: Left eye: Good
Hearing: Right ear: Good
Hearing: Left ear: Good
Colour vision: Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Plate in top bottom good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
None stated
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Dec 5th 1914
SIGNED M M Morrison Medical Officer
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Schollum
Christian Name: Frederick Anton
Examined On: 5th day of Dec, 1914
At: Puhoi
Birthplace Town: Puhoi
Country: New Zealand
Declared age: 22 years
Trade or occupation: Labourer
Height: 5 ft 8 in
Weight: 168 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 35 in Maximum expansion 38½ in
Approved by M Morrison Medical Officer
Enlisted on 18th day of Dec 1914, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: AMR; Regimental No: 13/850; Date: 18.12.14
Transferred to: Fd Artillery; 2/850A; 30.3.15
5 FORM – NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Schollum
Christian Name: Frederick Anton
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE; Signature of Medical Officer:
Trentham; 18/12/14; Inoculated typhoid 31.1.15; Douglas Wilson
Troopship Tahiti; 13/2/15; Vaccinated 4/3/15; Campbell? Capt
6 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Note: There are three of these forms on file – compilation follows.
Regimental Number 13/850
Regiment or Corps NZ Fd Artillery BHQ
Rank Trooper
Name Schollum Fredk Anton
Enlisted (a) 15.12.14
Terms of Service (a) end of war
Service reckons from (a) 15.12.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
11/7/15; O/C Bde; Sent to hospital; Anzac; 6/7/15; Sick B213
10/7/15; 1 Auck S H; Admitted 1st Auck Stat Hosp; Lemnos; 8/7/15; Deafness A36 C2526
3/8/15; Commandant Malta; Died; Malta; 1/8/15; Enteric Cable WB777 A2154
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Stamped Entered on History Sheet 26.3.17
7 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: There are nine of these forms – compilation follows:
No 13/850
Name Schollum Frederick Anton
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days; Initials of Officer making Entry:
1 Service record: New Zealand; 15/12/14; 12.2.15; 59 days; AG
1 Service record: HMNZT No 18; 13.2.15; 26.3.15 Dis Suez; 42 days; Blank
1 Service record: Egypt; 27.3.15; all else blank
10 Name and address of next of kin: Father Wenzl Schollum Fiddlers Hill Puhoi Auckland
Intended place of residence on discharge: NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 13/850
NAME: Schollum F A
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
A Squadron AMR; Blank; Trooper; 15/12/14; Illegible
Fd Artillery; Transferred; Blank; 30.3.15; G Avery?
NZFA; Admitted to hospital; Gunner; 6.7.15; Blank
Blank; Died enteric Malta; Gunner; 1.8.15; Blank
Buried in Addolorata Cemetery Malta Grave No 654 East Section E A Camp A OR & G 145 3/8382 No 6 ?
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5550
Box / item 119
Record 0102301
Zack
Wayne
Information on Settle, Fred Warner, Driver 2/736, artillery brigade ammunition column, New Zealand Field Artillery 1st Battery for you.
Note the file has confusing regimental numbers i.e. 2/736, 4/529 but ‘2/736’ is the most common reference.
The file is 20 pages long with nine files of interest labelled below 1 to 9. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
Fred Warner Settle, a Main Body man, was born in Manchester England, on 14 May 1880. He was medically examined and attested at Hamilton, New Zealand on 9 September 1914. His service reckoned from 9 September 1914. He joined on enlistment the New Zealand Field Artillery, 1st Battery with the rank of gunner and was given the regimental number 4/529. However, on the majority of forms on file he is described as regimental number 2/737 and he was a driver.
His next of kin was his sister Mrs Nell Brierley Riverston Road Wymberg, Cape Colony South Africa. However, written on the file are two other names: Miss Hilda M Pearce “Highbury” Lake Rd Frankton Junction who was the recipient of “everything possessed and likely to come to both in Post Office and anything due (him) from Govt or any other source.” Also listed is Mrs Fielding (widow remarried) c/o Mr R H Settle (elder brother) 132 Lonsdale Rd, Bolton, Lancashire, England.
Fred was single and listed his occupation as a “ traveller.” He was working for J W R Bennett, Empire Hotel, Frankton Junction, North Island, New Zealand where he was also living. He was described on enlistment as being 34 years 3 months old, 5 ft 10½ inches tall and weighed 154 lbs. His complexion was described as ‘fresh’. He had grey eyes, light brown hair and his stated religious profession was Church of England. His medical description states that he had a “small lipoma in right groin” and his teeth “false.” (A lipoma is a common, slow growing, benign tumour of fatty tissue, soft to the touch, sometimes moveable, and are generally painless.)
Prior to enlistment he had served three years in the Western Province Mounted Rifles Rifles, South Africa Kitchener’s Scouts.
He left New Zealand on HMNZT 10 ‘Arawa’ with the Main Body (8,444 troops) sailing from Wellington on 16 Oct 1914 and arrived in Alexandria 3 Dec 1914. O/C Troops Lieut Col G N Johnstone RA; Ships Master H Clayden. He is also listed in the NZEF War Diary on page cii.
In Gallipoli was wounded on 13 June 1915 and sent to Malta where he died 21 days later on 3 July 1915. He was buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta.
He was 35 years old.
Fred’s medals were to go to ‘Mrs H Pearce’ (this name is crossed out and ‘Buckley (nee Pearce) Buxton St Pt Chevalier’ written in) but the medals were returned and sent to Mrs Fielding (widow) c/o Mr R H Settle (elder brother) 132 Lonsdale Road, Bolton, Lancashire, England.
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 2/736
NAME Settle, Fred Warner
Regiment Artillery
Group: 6
Stamped “Died of wounds” 3rd July 1915
2 RECEIPT FOR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Army Form 396
Plaque No 511799
I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF MEMORIAL PLAQUE ISSUED ON ACCOUNT OF
2/736 Fred Warner Settle
Next of kin Mrs Fielding
Signature A Fielding C/0 132 Lonsdale Rd Bolton England
IMPORTANT This receipt must be signed only by the person entitled to receive, & return to office i/c War Accts & Records Wellington
3 Short Form of Will
Note: Three copies are on file and one is typed
In the event of my death I give to
(1) Typed version
2/736 FRED WARNER SETTLE
In the event of my death I give to HILDA M PEARCE everything I possess and is likely to come to me both in Post Office and everything due from the Government or any other source.
(Sgd) F W Settle
October 22nd 1914
(2) October 22 1914
In the event of my death I leave to Hilda M Pearce “Highbury” Frankton Junction Waikato everything I possess and is likely to come to me both in Post Office and everything due from the Government or any other source.
(Sgd) F W Settle
October 22nd 1914
(3) In the event of my death I give to
(a) Hilda M Pearce
( everything I possess and is likely to come to me both in Post Office and everything due from the Government or any other source
Signature F W Settle
Date October 22 1914
4 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 9/736
Regiment or Corps NZ Fd Artillery 1st Battery
Rank Dvr
Name Settle, Fred Warner
Enlisted (a) 9.9.14
Terms of Service (a) period of war
Service reckons from (a) 9/9/14
Information is shown as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
13/6/15; OC 1st Btty; Sent to hospital; Dardanelles; 13/6/15; Wounded B213
3/7/15; C in C Malta; Died of wounds; Malta; 3/7/15; Cablegram WB517
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Stamped “Entered on history sheet LH 30.3.17
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
Note: Typed mostly
ATTESTATION OF
No 2/736 (4/529)
Name Fred Warner Settle
Regiment or Unit: F Art
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Fred Warner Settle
2 Where were you born? Manchester England
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 14 May 1880 ticked
5 What is your trade or calling? Traveller
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Empire Hotel Frankton Junction NZ
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? J W R Bennett, Frankton Junction NZ
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. Western Prov Mtd Rifles, S Africa Kitchener’s Scouts S Africa, total 3 yrs
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Fred Warner Settle do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit F W Settle
Signature of Witness A C Jameson SM
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Fred Warner Settle, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Hamilton, NZ on this 9th day of September 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer Looks like ‘E S Northcroft’ Capt
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Fred Warner Settle on Enlistment
Note: Typed mostly
Apparent age: 34 years 3 months
Height: 5 feet 10½ inches
Weight: 154 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 33½ inches Maximum 36¼ inches
Complexion: Fresh
Colour of eyes: Grey
Colour of hair: Light brown
Religious profession: Ch of England
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. Small lipoma in right groin
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? False
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination?
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Next of kin
(Sister) Mrs Nell Brierley
Riverston Road
Wymberg, Cape Colony
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Sept 9 1914
SIGNED E G Rogers Capt NZMC Medical Officer
6 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Settle
Christian Name: Fred Warner
Examined On 9th day of Sept, 1914
At Hamilton
Birthplace Town Manchester
Country England
Declared age: 34 years 3 months
Trade or occupation Traveller
Height: 5 ft 10½ in
Weight 154 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 33½ in Maximum expansion 36¼ in
Approved by E G Rogers Medical Officer
Enlisted on 9th day of Sept 1914, at Hamilton
Joined on enlistment: Fd Brs Art
Regimental No: 4/529
Date 9th/9/1914
7 Form – no title illegible
NZ Service ?4 Days
Overseas 284 days
Total NZEF service 298 days
3.7.15 DOW
8 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: NZ F A 1st Bty
Rank: Gnr
Surname: Settle
Christian Name: Fred Warner
No: 2/736
Occupation: Traveller
Religion: Ch of E
Place of Birth: Manchester
Date of Birth: 14.5.1880
Last New Zealand address: Empire Hotel Frankton Junction NZ
Last employer: J W R Bennett Frankton Junction NZ
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Mrs Nell Brierley Riverston Rd Wymberg Cape Colony. Pay book will returned in favour of Hilda M Pearce everything possessed and likely to come to both in Post Office and anything due from Govt or any other source.
Medal action
Country resident in: In case of death, country next of kin are resident in: Africa
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died of wounds
Legatee and address: Miss Hilda M Pearce crossed out but address left: “Highbury” Lake Rd Frankton, Also Summit Hill Alwal Rd Wymberg Cape Colony crossed out and Mrs Fielding (widow remarried) c/o Mr R H Settle (EB) 132 Lonsdale Rd Bolton Lancashire England written in
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address Nell Brierly (Sister)
Service Medals issued:
1914 – 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Form stamped MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 12 OCT 1923
Medals to Mrs H Pearce crossed out Buckley (nee Pearce) Buxton St Pt Chevalier written in – note medals returned from legatee and sent to widow Mrs Fielding (widow) c/o Mr R H Settle (EB) 132 Lonsdale Road Bolton Lancashire England
2/736 Gnr Settle Fred Warner
Medals to Miss Hilda Pearce Highbury Lake Rd Frankton crossed out and Mrs N M Buckley Buxton St Point Chevalier Auckland written in
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Settle Fred
Reg No 2/736
Roll No 511799
Scroll despatched (Date) 22.7.22
Plaque ticked
Recipient and address: Mrs Fielding C/o 132 Lonsdale Rd Bolton England
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 24/10/22
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Settle Fred Warner No 2/736
Regiment or Corp: FA
Died of wounds
Rank: Gnr
Date: 3.7.15
Service
NZ from 9.9.14 to 16.10.14
Foreign 16.10. 14
Wounds
AFB103 Died of wounds Malta - July 3rd 1915 - received in action at Dardanelles
BR9/2 Buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta
Died of wounds 6/7/15 - 3rd July 1915 at Malta
9 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: There are two of these forms – compilation follows:
No 2/736
Name Fred Warner Settle
Information shown as: Country; From; To; Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 9/9/14; 14/10/14; 36 days
1 Service record: HMNZT No 10; 15/10/14; 3/12/14; 50 days
1 Service record: Egypt; 4/12/14
5 Wounded Dardanelles Wounded
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mrs Nell Brierley Riverston Rd Wymberg Cape Colony
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
Regiment of Corps: NZFA – Enlisted – Dvr - 9/9/14
Dardanelles wounded 13.6.15
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5553
Box / item 8
Record 0103234
Zack
Yay! Posted 60 to date!
Information on Settle, Fred Warner, Driver 2/736, artillery brigade ammunition column, New Zealand Field Artillery 1st Battery for you.
Note the file has confusing regimental numbers i.e. 2/736, 4/529 but ‘2/736’ is the most common reference.
The file is 20 pages long with nine files of interest labelled below 1 to 9. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
Fred Warner Settle, a Main Body man, was born in Manchester England, on 14 May 1880. He was medically examined and attested at Hamilton, New Zealand on 9 September 1914. His service reckoned from 9 September 1914. He joined on enlistment the New Zealand Field Artillery, 1st Battery with the rank of gunner and was given the regimental number 4/529. However, on the majority of forms on file he is described as regimental number 2/737 and he was a driver.
His next of kin was his sister Mrs Nell Brierley Riverston Road Wymberg, Cape Colony South Africa. However, written on the file are two other names: Miss Hilda M Pearce “Highbury” Lake Rd Frankton Junction who was the recipient of “everything possessed and likely to come to both in Post Office and anything due (him) from Govt or any other source.” Also listed is Mrs Fielding (widow remarried) c/o Mr R H Settle (elder brother) 132 Lonsdale Rd, Bolton, Lancashire, England.
Fred was single and listed his occupation as a “ traveller.” He was working for J W R Bennett, Empire Hotel, Frankton Junction, North Island, New Zealand where he was also living. He was described on enlistment as being 34 years 3 months old, 5 ft 10½ inches tall and weighed 154 lbs. His complexion was described as ‘fresh’. He had grey eyes, light brown hair and his stated religious profession was Church of England. His medical description states that he had a “small lipoma in right groin” and his teeth “false.” (A lipoma is a common, slow growing, benign tumour of fatty tissue, soft to the touch, sometimes moveable, and are generally painless.)
Prior to enlistment he had served three years in the Western Province Mounted Rifles Rifles, South Africa Kitchener’s Scouts.
He left New Zealand on HMNZT 10 ‘Arawa’ with the Main Body (8,444 troops) sailing from Wellington on 16 Oct 1914 and arrived in Alexandria 3 Dec 1914. O/C Troops Lieut Col G N Johnstone RA; Ships Master H Clayden. He is also listed in the NZEF War Diary on page cii.
In Gallipoli was wounded on 13 June 1915 and sent to Malta where he died 21 days later on 3 July 1915. He was buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta.
He was 35 years old.
Fred’s medals were to go to ‘Mrs H Pearce’ (this name is crossed out and ‘Buckley (nee Pearce) Buxton St Pt Chevalier’ written in) but the medals were returned and sent to Mrs Fielding (widow) c/o Mr R H Settle (elder brother) 132 Lonsdale Road, Bolton, Lancashire, England.
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 2/736
NAME Settle, Fred Warner
Regiment Artillery
Group: 6
Stamped “Died of wounds” 3rd July 1915
2 RECEIPT FOR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Army Form 396
Plaque No 511799
I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF MEMORIAL PLAQUE ISSUED ON ACCOUNT OF
2/736 Fred Warner Settle
Next of kin Mrs Fielding
Signature A Fielding C/0 132 Lonsdale Rd Bolton England
IMPORTANT This receipt must be signed only by the person entitled to receive, & return to office i/c War Accts & Records Wellington
3 Short Form of Will
Note: Three copies are on file and one is typed
In the event of my death I give to
(1) Typed version
2/736 FRED WARNER SETTLE
In the event of my death I give to HILDA M PEARCE everything I possess and is likely to come to me both in Post Office and everything due from the Government or any other source.
(Sgd) F W Settle
October 22nd 1914
(2) October 22 1914
In the event of my death I leave to Hilda M Pearce “Highbury” Frankton Junction Waikato everything I possess and is likely to come to me both in Post Office and everything due from the Government or any other source.
(Sgd) F W Settle
October 22nd 1914
(3) In the event of my death I give to
(a) Hilda M Pearce
(
everything I possess and is likely to come to me both in Post Office and everything due from the Government or any other sourceSignature F W Settle
Date October 22 1914
4 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 9/736
Regiment or Corps NZ Fd Artillery 1st Battery
Rank Dvr
Name Settle, Fred Warner
Enlisted (a) 9.9.14
Terms of Service (a) period of war
Service reckons from (a) 9/9/14
Information is shown as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
13/6/15; OC 1st Btty; Sent to hospital; Dardanelles; 13/6/15; Wounded B213
3/7/15; C in C Malta; Died of wounds; Malta; 3/7/15; Cablegram WB517
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Stamped “Entered on history sheet LH 30.3.17
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
Note: Typed mostly
ATTESTATION OF
No 2/736 (4/529)
Name Fred Warner Settle
Regiment or Unit: F Art
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Fred Warner Settle
2 Where were you born? Manchester England
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 14 May 1880 ticked
5 What is your trade or calling? Traveller
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Empire Hotel Frankton Junction NZ
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? J W R Bennett, Frankton Junction NZ
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. Western Prov Mtd Rifles, S Africa Kitchener’s Scouts S Africa, total 3 yrs
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Fred Warner Settle do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit F W Settle
Signature of Witness A C Jameson SM
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Fred Warner Settle, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Hamilton, NZ on this 9th day of September 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer Looks like ‘E S Northcroft’ Capt
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Fred Warner Settle on Enlistment
Note: Typed mostly
Apparent age: 34 years 3 months
Height: 5 feet 10½ inches
Weight: 154 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 33½ inches Maximum 36¼ inches
Complexion: Fresh
Colour of eyes: Grey
Colour of hair: Light brown
Religious profession: Ch of England
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. Small lipoma in right groin
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? False
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination?
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Next of kin
(Sister) Mrs Nell Brierley
Riverston Road
Wymberg, Cape Colony
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Sept 9 1914
SIGNED E G Rogers Capt NZMC Medical Officer
6 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Settle
Christian Name: Fred Warner
Examined On 9th day of Sept, 1914
At Hamilton
Birthplace Town Manchester
Country England
Declared age: 34 years 3 months
Trade or occupation Traveller
Height: 5 ft 10½ in
Weight 154 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 33½ in Maximum expansion 36¼ in
Approved by E G Rogers Medical Officer
Enlisted on 9th day of Sept 1914, at Hamilton
Joined on enlistment: Fd Brs Art
Regimental No: 4/529
Date 9th/9/1914
7 Form – no title illegible
NZ Service ?4 Days
Overseas 284 days
Total NZEF service 298 days
3.7.15 DOW
8 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: NZ F A 1st Bty
Rank: Gnr
Surname: Settle
Christian Name: Fred Warner
No: 2/736
Occupation: Traveller
Religion: Ch of E
Place of Birth: Manchester
Date of Birth: 14.5.1880
Last New Zealand address: Empire Hotel Frankton Junction NZ
Last employer: J W R Bennett Frankton Junction NZ
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Mrs Nell Brierley Riverston Rd Wymberg Cape Colony. Pay book will returned in favour of Hilda M Pearce everything possessed and likely to come to both in Post Office and anything due from Govt or any other source.
Medal action
Country resident in: In case of death, country next of kin are resident in: Africa
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died of wounds
Legatee and address: Miss Hilda M Pearce crossed out but address left: “Highbury” Lake Rd Frankton, Also Summit Hill Alwal Rd Wymberg Cape Colony crossed out and Mrs Fielding (widow remarried) c/o Mr R H Settle (EB) 132 Lonsdale Rd Bolton Lancashire England written in
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address Nell Brierly (Sister)
Service Medals issued:
1914 – 15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Form stamped MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 12 OCT 1923
Medals to Mrs H Pearce crossed out Buckley (nee Pearce) Buxton St Pt Chevalier written in – note medals returned from legatee and sent to widow Mrs Fielding (widow) c/o Mr R H Settle (EB) 132 Lonsdale Road Bolton Lancashire England
2/736 Gnr Settle Fred Warner
Medals to Miss Hilda Pearce Highbury Lake Rd Frankton crossed out and Mrs N M Buckley Buxton St Point Chevalier Auckland written in
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Settle Fred
Reg No 2/736
Roll No 511799
Scroll despatched (Date) 22.7.22
Plaque ticked
Recipient and address: Mrs Fielding C/o 132 Lonsdale Rd Bolton England
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 24/10/22
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Settle Fred Warner No 2/736
Regiment or Corp: FA
Died of wounds
Rank: Gnr
Date: 3.7.15
Service
NZ from 9.9.14 to 16.10.14
Foreign 16.10. 14
Wounds
AFB103 Died of wounds Malta - July 3rd 1915 - received in action at Dardanelles
BR9/2 Buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta
Died of wounds 6/7/15 - 3rd July 1915 at Malta
9 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: There are two of these forms – compilation follows:
No 2/736
Name Fred Warner Settle
Information shown as: Country; From; To; Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 9/9/14; 14/10/14; 36 days
1 Service record: HMNZT No 10; 15/10/14; 3/12/14; 50 days
1 Service record: Egypt; 4/12/14
5 Wounded Dardanelles Wounded
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mrs Nell Brierley Riverston Rd Wymberg Cape Colony
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
Regiment of Corps: NZFA – Enlisted – Dvr - 9/9/14
Dardanelles wounded 13.6.15
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5553
Box / item 8
Record 0103234
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Information on Slater, Edwin William, 8/1838 Private, Otago Infantry Battalion D Company for you.
This file is 14 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are nine main documents (1 to 9) of interest with the usual inserts on the original file. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
Edwin William Slater was born in Wolstanton England on 1st July 1877. His file lists two next of kin – his brother Mr H Slater 28 Kelling Street Wolstanton Staffordshire England and Mrs Wildigg, 28 Keeling St Wolstanton, Stoke on Trent.
Edwin Slater was single and a labourer by ‘occupation’ and prior to enlisting he was living in Union Street Milton and working for G Bichan, of Balclutha.
Edwin underwent his medical examination on 4 January 1915 at a place not stated on his record. His declared age was 37 years. He attested and enlisted at Trentham on 11 January 1915 and joined the Fourth Otago Infantry Battalion D Company as a Private with the regimental number 8/1838. It is likely that he enlisted at Milton because the attestation witness, John Stechman, was a Quartermaster Sergeant living in Milton. Edwin’s military reckoned from 11 January 1915. His prior military experience was three years with the “Vol Aut North Staff.”
Edwin was 5 feet 8½ inches tall and weighed 140 lb. His complexion was described as ‘fresh’; his colour of eyes ‘blue’, and colour of hair ‘brown’. His religious profession was Church of England. He had a distinctive “scar inside right arm near the ascilla the result of a burn.” The condition of his teeth was described as “satisfactory.” W M McCormack, Medical Officer, considered him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Edwin Slater left New Zealand sailing on HMNZT No 21 (Willochra) on 17 April 1915, arriving Suez on 25 May 1915. OC Major Childs, Ship’s Master R Neville. This ship was one of three carrying the 4th Reinforcements (2,254 troops) to Egypt. (The others were the Knight Templar -No 22- and Waitoma -No 23.) Prior to leaving New Zealand he had been inoculated against typhoid on 28 February and 7 March 1915. He was vaccinated on board the Willochra on 26 April 1915. The Willochra arrived in Suez on 25 May 1915.
The Fourth Reinforcements including Edwin Slater didn’t stay long in Egypt because they arrived in Anzac Cove on 7 June 1915. 62 days after landing Edwin was wounded on 8 August 1915 almost certainly in the attack on Chunuk Bair and he was transported on the Hospital Ship “Glasgow” to Malta and admitted to hospital on 15 August with bullet wounds to both legs and arm. His condition was described as dangerously ill on 18 August and on 2 September 1915 he died of his wounds. He had survived for 24 days after leaving Gallipoli.
He was buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta.
He was 38 years old.
File summary:
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 8/1838
NAME Slater
Regiment D Company 4th reinforcements
Stamped: “Died of wounds 2nd Sept 1915”
2 Letter
Note – A typed copy mostly
PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE
WELLINGTON NZ
27/8/19
The Officer in Charge
War Expense Office
Defence Department
WELLINGTON
8/1839 E W Slater dcd
The Public Trustee has completed his administration of this soldier’s estate.
Please account for any undrawn field-pay and for the Active Service Gratuity to the executor (‘beneficiary’ cross out) under the will viz:
Mr J J Lane
Accountant
Milton
Otago
Medals should be handed to the same beneficiary, who is the (BLANK SPACE) of deceased.
Signed
Thos E Roberts
Controller,
Soldiers’ Estates Division
STAMPED “FILE 3 SEPT 1919”
3 Letter
DONALD REID
SOLICITOR
Milton, 2nd February 1916
Otago New Zealand
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
WELLINGTON
Dear Sir
Re Private E W Slater No 8/1838
Private Slater died of wounds received at Gallipoli on 2nd September 1915, and Probate of his Will has been granted.
Before leaving Milton in January 1915, he stated that 1/- wages per day would be accumulated at Headquarters, Wellington, during his service. Will you kindly advise if there is anything to deceased’s credit, and if, what is the amount.
Yours faithfully
Donald Reid
Written “Public Trustee informed illegible etc
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
Typed mostly
ATTESTATION OF
No 8/1838
Name SLATER Edwin William
Regiment or Unit: 4th Rein OIB
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Edwin William Slater
2 Where were you born? Wolstanton England
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 1st July 1877 ticked
5 What is your trade or calling? Labourer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Union St Milton
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? G Bichan, Balclutha
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. 3 years Vol Aut? North Staff
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where?
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? “Or inoculated” Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Edwin William Slater do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Edwin William Slater
Signature of Witness John Stechman
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Edwin William Slater, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 11 day of January 1915.
Signature of Attesting Officer R H Wilkinson Capt
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Slater Edwin William on Enlistment
Apparent age: 37 years – months
(To be determined according to the instructions given in the Regulations for Army Medical Service.)
Height: 5 feet 8 ½ inches
Weight: 140 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 33 inches Maximum 36 inches
Complexion: Fresh
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Brown
Religious profession: Church of England
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. Scar inside right arm near the ascilla the result of a burn
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye Normal
Sight: Left eye Normal
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Satisfactory
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? No
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Fit
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
4th Jan 1915
SIGNED W M McCormack Medical Officer
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Slater
Christian Name: Edwin William
Examined On: 4th day of Jan, 1915
At: BLANK
Birthplace Town: Wolstanton
Country: England
Declared age: 37 years
Trade or occupation: Labourer
Height: 5 ft 8 ½ in
Weight: 140 lb
Chest measurement: Minimum, 33 in Maximum expansion 36 in
Marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease:
Scar inside right arm near the ascilla the result of a burn
Approved by W M McCormack Medical Officer
Enlisted on 11th day of Jan 1915, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: Otago Infantry
Regimental No: 8/1838
Date: 11/1/15 (17/1/15 crossed out)
6 FORM – NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Slater
Christian Name: Edwin William
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE; Signature of Medical Officer:
Trentham; BLANK; Inoculated Typhoid 28.2.15; Illegible
BLANK; BLANK; Inoculated Typhoid 7.3.15; Illegible
Embarked HMNZT 21; 17/4/15; BLANK; BLANK
HMNZT 21; BLANK; Vaccinated 26/4/15; W K Fyffe
7 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 8/1838
Regiment or Corps Otago Battalion 14
Rank Pte
Name Slater Edwin William
Enlisted (a) 11.1.15
Terms of Service (a) Period of war
Service reckons from (a) 11.1.15
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
15.8.15; O/C OIB; Wounded; Dardanelles; 8.8.15; B213 - 15.8.15
22.8.15; C in C Malta; Dangerously ill; Malta; 18.8.15; WB1037. A4941
16.8.15; C in C Malta; Adm to Hosp: Ex Glasgow; Malta; 15.8.15; BW, both legs Arm Roll A5690
5.9.15; C in C Malta; BLANK; Malta; BLANK; BLANK
BLANK; C in C Malta; Died of wounds; Malta; 2.9.15; Casual rept: A7165
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
STAMPED
“FILE 15 NOV 1915 CAM”
Entered on history sheet LH 7.12.16
8 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: OIB
Rank: Pte
Surname: Slater
Christian Name: Edwin William
No: 8/1838
Occupation: Labourer
Religion: C of E
Place of Birth: England
Date of Birth: 1.7.1877
Last New Zealand address: Union St Milton
Last employer: G Bichan, Balclutha
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): H Slater (brother) Wolstanton Staffordshire
Written Memo PTO 27.8.19 All medals to go to Mr J J Lane Accountant Milton Otago (Executor)
Medal action
Surname: Slater
Christian names: Edwin William
Rank at death: Pte
Reg No: 8/1838
Legatee and address: Medals to be forwarded to Mr J Lane Accountant Milton in accordance with SW 1166 of 27th August 1919 from Public Trustee
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mr H Slater (Brother) Wolstanton Staffordshire
Service Medals issued:
1914 – 25 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Slater Edwin Wm
Reg No 8/1838
Roll No 56783
Scroll despatched (Date) 15 JUL 1921
Plaque 20 MAR 1922
Recipient and address: Mr H Slater 28 Kelling Street Wolstanton Staffordshire Eng
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 1/11/22 AW?
Form stamped MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 10 OCT 1923
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Slater Edwin William No 8/1838
Regiment or Corp: OIB
Promotions, Reductions, Casualties &c: Died of wounds
Date: 2nd Sept 1915
Service
New Zealand: 11/1/15
Foreign: 17.4.15
Wounds
Wdd (Dardanelles) 8.8.15
Admtd Hos Malta ex HS Glasgow” 15.8.15
Dang ill Malta 18.8.15 BW both Legs
AFB103 Died of Wounds received in action at Gallipoli at Malta 2.9.15 Ent on HS 7.12.16
BR9/2 Buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta
Died of wounds – 56 – 15/9/15 Sept 2nd 1915
Buried in Malta – photograph of grave received illegible date
9 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note two of these forms exist – compilation follows:
No 8/1838
Name Slater Edwin William
Information shown in order as: Country; From; to; Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 11/1/15; 16/4/15; 96 days
1 Service record: Foreign; 17/4/15
5 Wounded: 8/8/15
10 Name and address of next of kin: 2 listed: Brother H Slater Wolstanton Staffordshire and Mrs Wildigg 28 Keeling St Wolstanton Stoke on Trent
Intended place of residence on discharge: New Zealand
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates
Otago Infantry; BLANK; Private; 11/1/15
Otago Infantry; Wounded; Private; 8/8/15
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5553
Box / item 31
Record 0105561
Zack
Information on Slater, Edwin William, 8/1838 Private, Otago Infantry Battalion D Company for you.
This file is 14 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are nine main documents (1 to 9) of interest with the usual inserts on the original file. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
Edwin William Slater was born in Wolstanton England on 1st July 1877. His file lists two next of kin – his brother Mr H Slater 28 Kelling Street Wolstanton Staffordshire England and Mrs Wildigg, 28 Keeling St Wolstanton, Stoke on Trent.
Edwin Slater was single and a labourer by ‘occupation’ and prior to enlisting he was living in Union Street Milton and working for G Bichan, of Balclutha.
Edwin underwent his medical examination on 4 January 1915 at a place not stated on his record. His declared age was 37 years. He attested and enlisted at Trentham on 11 January 1915 and joined the Fourth Otago Infantry Battalion D Company as a Private with the regimental number 8/1838. It is likely that he enlisted at Milton because the attestation witness, John Stechman, was a Quartermaster Sergeant living in Milton. Edwin’s military reckoned from 11 January 1915. His prior military experience was three years with the “Vol Aut North Staff.”
Edwin was 5 feet 8½ inches tall and weighed 140 lb. His complexion was described as ‘fresh’; his colour of eyes ‘blue’, and colour of hair ‘brown’. His religious profession was Church of England. He had a distinctive “scar inside right arm near the ascilla the result of a burn.” The condition of his teeth was described as “satisfactory.” W M McCormack, Medical Officer, considered him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Edwin Slater left New Zealand sailing on HMNZT No 21 (Willochra) on 17 April 1915, arriving Suez on 25 May 1915. OC Major Childs, Ship’s Master R Neville. This ship was one of three carrying the 4th Reinforcements (2,254 troops) to Egypt. (The others were the Knight Templar -No 22- and Waitoma -No 23.) Prior to leaving New Zealand he had been inoculated against typhoid on 28 February and 7 March 1915. He was vaccinated on board the Willochra on 26 April 1915. The Willochra arrived in Suez on 25 May 1915.
The Fourth Reinforcements including Edwin Slater didn’t stay long in Egypt because they arrived in Anzac Cove on 7 June 1915. 62 days after landing Edwin was wounded on 8 August 1915 almost certainly in the attack on Chunuk Bair and he was transported on the Hospital Ship “Glasgow” to Malta and admitted to hospital on 15 August with bullet wounds to both legs and arm. His condition was described as dangerously ill on 18 August and on 2 September 1915 he died of his wounds. He had survived for 24 days after leaving Gallipoli.
He was buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta.
He was 38 years old.
File summary:
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 8/1838
NAME Slater
Regiment D Company 4th reinforcements
Stamped: “Died of wounds 2nd Sept 1915”
2 Letter
Note – A typed copy mostly
PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE
WELLINGTON NZ
27/8/19
The Officer in Charge
War Expense Office
Defence Department
WELLINGTON
8/1839 E W Slater dcd
The Public Trustee has completed his administration of this soldier’s estate.
Please account for any undrawn field-pay and for the Active Service Gratuity to the executor (‘beneficiary’ cross out) under the will viz:
Mr J J Lane
Accountant
Milton
Otago
Medals should be handed to the same beneficiary, who is the (BLANK SPACE) of deceased.
Signed
Thos E Roberts
Controller,
Soldiers’ Estates Division
STAMPED “FILE 3 SEPT 1919”
3 Letter
DONALD REID
SOLICITOR
Milton, 2nd February 1916
Otago New Zealand
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
WELLINGTON
Dear Sir
Re Private E W Slater No 8/1838
Private Slater died of wounds received at Gallipoli on 2nd September 1915, and Probate of his Will has been granted.
Before leaving Milton in January 1915, he stated that 1/- wages per day would be accumulated at Headquarters, Wellington, during his service. Will you kindly advise if there is anything to deceased’s credit, and if, what is the amount.
Yours faithfully
Donald Reid
Written “Public Trustee informed illegible etc
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
Typed mostly
ATTESTATION OF
No 8/1838
Name SLATER Edwin William
Regiment or Unit: 4th Rein OIB
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Edwin William Slater
2 Where were you born? Wolstanton England
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 1st July 1877 ticked
5 What is your trade or calling? Labourer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Union St Milton
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? G Bichan, Balclutha
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. 3 years Vol Aut? North Staff
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where?
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? “Or inoculated” Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Edwin William Slater do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Edwin William Slater
Signature of Witness John Stechman
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Edwin William Slater, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 11 day of January 1915.
Signature of Attesting Officer R H Wilkinson Capt
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Slater Edwin William on Enlistment
Apparent age: 37 years – months
(To be determined according to the instructions given in the Regulations for Army Medical Service.)
Height: 5 feet 8 ½ inches
Weight: 140 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 33 inches Maximum 36 inches
Complexion: Fresh
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Brown
Religious profession: Church of England
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. Scar inside right arm near the ascilla the result of a burn
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye Normal
Sight: Left eye Normal
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Satisfactory
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? No
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Fit
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
4th Jan 1915
SIGNED W M McCormack Medical Officer
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Slater
Christian Name: Edwin William
Examined On: 4th day of Jan, 1915
At: BLANK
Birthplace Town: Wolstanton
Country: England
Declared age: 37 years
Trade or occupation: Labourer
Height: 5 ft 8 ½ in
Weight: 140 lb
Chest measurement: Minimum, 33 in Maximum expansion 36 in
Marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease:
Scar inside right arm near the ascilla the result of a burn
Approved by W M McCormack Medical Officer
Enlisted on 11th day of Jan 1915, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: Otago Infantry
Regimental No: 8/1838
Date: 11/1/15 (17/1/15 crossed out)
6 FORM – NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Slater
Christian Name: Edwin William
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE; Signature of Medical Officer:
Trentham; BLANK; Inoculated Typhoid 28.2.15; Illegible
BLANK; BLANK; Inoculated Typhoid 7.3.15; Illegible
Embarked HMNZT 21; 17/4/15; BLANK; BLANK
HMNZT 21; BLANK; Vaccinated 26/4/15; W K Fyffe
7 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 8/1838
Regiment or Corps Otago Battalion 14
Rank Pte
Name Slater Edwin William
Enlisted (a) 11.1.15
Terms of Service (a) Period of war
Service reckons from (a) 11.1.15
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
15.8.15; O/C OIB; Wounded; Dardanelles; 8.8.15; B213 - 15.8.15
22.8.15; C in C Malta; Dangerously ill; Malta; 18.8.15; WB1037. A4941
16.8.15; C in C Malta; Adm to Hosp: Ex Glasgow; Malta; 15.8.15; BW, both legs Arm Roll A5690
5.9.15; C in C Malta; BLANK; Malta; BLANK; BLANK
BLANK; C in C Malta; Died of wounds; Malta; 2.9.15; Casual rept: A7165
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
STAMPED
“FILE 15 NOV 1915 CAM”
Entered on history sheet LH 7.12.16
8 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: OIB
Rank: Pte
Surname: Slater
Christian Name: Edwin William
No: 8/1838
Occupation: Labourer
Religion: C of E
Place of Birth: England
Date of Birth: 1.7.1877
Last New Zealand address: Union St Milton
Last employer: G Bichan, Balclutha
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): H Slater (brother) Wolstanton Staffordshire
Written Memo PTO 27.8.19 All medals to go to Mr J J Lane Accountant Milton Otago (Executor)
Medal action
Surname: Slater
Christian names: Edwin William
Rank at death: Pte
Reg No: 8/1838
Legatee and address: Medals to be forwarded to Mr J Lane Accountant Milton in accordance with SW 1166 of 27th August 1919 from Public Trustee
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mr H Slater (Brother) Wolstanton Staffordshire
Service Medals issued:
1914 – 25 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Slater Edwin Wm
Reg No 8/1838
Roll No 56783
Scroll despatched (Date) 15 JUL 1921
Plaque 20 MAR 1922
Recipient and address: Mr H Slater 28 Kelling Street Wolstanton Staffordshire Eng
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 1/11/22 AW?
Form stamped MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 10 OCT 1923
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Slater Edwin William No 8/1838
Regiment or Corp: OIB
Promotions, Reductions, Casualties &c: Died of wounds
Date: 2nd Sept 1915
Service
New Zealand: 11/1/15
Foreign: 17.4.15
Wounds
Wdd (Dardanelles) 8.8.15
Admtd Hos Malta ex HS Glasgow” 15.8.15
Dang ill Malta 18.8.15 BW both Legs
AFB103 Died of Wounds received in action at Gallipoli at Malta 2.9.15 Ent on HS 7.12.16
BR9/2 Buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta
Died of wounds – 56 – 15/9/15 Sept 2nd 1915
Buried in Malta – photograph of grave received illegible date
9 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note two of these forms exist – compilation follows:
No 8/1838
Name Slater Edwin William
Information shown in order as: Country; From; to; Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 11/1/15; 16/4/15; 96 days
1 Service record: Foreign; 17/4/15
5 Wounded: 8/8/15
10 Name and address of next of kin: 2 listed: Brother H Slater Wolstanton Staffordshire and Mrs Wildigg 28 Keeling St Wolstanton Stoke on Trent
Intended place of residence on discharge: New Zealand
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates
Otago Infantry; BLANK; Private; 11/1/15
Otago Infantry; Wounded; Private; 8/8/15
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5553
Box / item 31
Record 0105561
Zack
Wayne
Information on Shannon, Ernest Arthur; 8/2726 Pte Otago Infantry Battalion, 8 Coy D Section, 6th reinforcements for you.
There are 25 pages on this master file with 10 files (1 – 10) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations / spellings are as recorded on the file.
Overview
Ernest Arthur Shannon was born in Hokitika, South Island, New Zealand on 15 June 1894.
He underwent his medical examination on 9 April 1915; place not given, enlisted and attested on 18 April 1915 at Trentham. His service reckons from 17 April 1915. On enlistment he was living at 6 Reed Road South Dunedin and he joined the Otago Infantry Battalion, 8 Coy D Section, 6th Reinforcements as Private No 8/2726. He stated on his attestation form that prior to enlisting his previous military service was as a member of the “Railway Engineers” and he was still serving at the time of enlistment.
His ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 21 years. Ernest was a ‘cleaner’ by occupation’ working for the New Zealand Railways. He was single.
Ernest’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 140 lb. His complexion was described as “dark”, colour of eyes “dark green,” and colour of hair “dark brown.” He had a distinctive small scar on the front of his left thigh. Thomas Fergus, Medical Officer, who confirmed that Ernest was “fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force” described the condition of Ernest’s teeth as “good.”
Ernest’s religious profession was Methodist. His next of kin was Mrs J (Emma) Johnstone North Revell Street Hokitika. Ernest had a full brother, Percy William Mereweather Shannon of Hokitika, engineer and two half brothers: John Murdoch Sydney Mereweather Johnstone of Hokitika, 11 years old, and Frank Herbert Johnstone of Hokitika aged 6 years.
Ernest left New Zealand on HMNZT No 27 (‘Willochra’) on 14 August 1915 and arrived in Suez on 19 September 1915. Prior to departure he had been inoculated against typhoid on the 2 and 9 May 1915. On his journey to Egypt he was hospitalised with the measles for 22 days (16 June 1915 to 7 July 1915.) While on board ship he was promoted to Lance Corporal. The 6th reinforcements were sent from Egypt to Lemnos where Ernest joined the rest of the Otago Battalion on 1 October 1915 at Sarpi Camp, Lemnos, and ‘reverted to ranks.’ (Sarpi Rest Camp in Mudros, Lemnos was where the Battalion had been removed from Gallipoli for a well-earned rest and light training.)
However, on 9 November 1915 Ernest would have left with the Otago Infantry Battalion and returned to Gallipoli.
(The 6th reinforcements – and I quote Chris Pugsley’ Gallipoli The New Zealand Story, page 333: “marked the end of war service for most of the Main Body of NZEF who had sailed from New Zealand in the heady days 12 months before. Already 2,500 New Zealanders were dead, 2,233 had returned to New Zealand by the end of October permanently unfit for further active service, and thousands were in hospital or convalescing. The new arrivals who replaced the veterans of Anzac had very little awareness of what had gone before. Little was said. The history of the campaign was visible in the eyes of the survivors and in their obvious physical exhaustion. There was a distance between the survivor engrossed in the miracle of living, and the still enthusiastic reinforcement. For newcomers, the other measures of the campaign was the disintegrating mounds of mummified bodies on the seaward slopes of Chunuk Bair.”)
Just on two weeks later on 22 November 1915 Ernest was sent to hospital from Durrant's Gully (the gully that housed the corps and divisional headquarters and Birdwood’s was established during the August fighting and named after Major J M A Durrant an officer in the 4th Australian Infantry Brigade.) Ernest was sent to Malta where he was reported on 1 December 1915 as “dangerously ill” and he died there of dysentery on 2 December 1915. He is buried in Pieta Cemetery. Ernest’s time on Gallipoli fighting for King and Country had been brief.
Ernest Arthur Shannon was 21 years old.
Details:
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 8/2726
NAME Shannon Ernest
Regiment OI D Coy 6th reinforcements
2 FIELD SERVICE Army Form B2090A
Note: This file is typed mostly
Report of Death of a Soldier to be forwarded to the War Office with the least possible delay after receipt of notification of death on Army Form B 213 or Army Form A 36 or from other official documentary sources.
Regiment or Corps: Otago Inf Bn
Squadron Troop, Battery or Company: 8th
Regtl No: 8/2726
Rank: Private
Name: SHANNON Ernest Arthur
Died Date: 2nd December 1915
Place: Malta
Cause of Death: Dysentery
Signature of Officer in charge of Section Adjutant-General’s Office at the Base N Fitzherbert Major
Station and date Alexandria December 10th 1915
3 FORM OF DECLARATION (JP – 50)
Note: This file is typed mostly
Insert place of abode and occupation
Insert fact
Affix
2s 6d
stamp
I, EMMA JOHNSTONE,
Of HOKITKA, WESTLAND, married woman, do solemnly and sincerely declare that
1 I am the mother of 8/2726, Ernest A Shannon, a deceased soldier.
2 The said deceased was not married.
3 I do not intend taking out letters of administration.
4 I am a married woman.
5 To the best of my knowledge, information and belief there is no will or other testamentary document in existence.
6 The order marked “A” attached hereto has been received from Percy William Mereweather Shannon of Hokitika, engineer, a full brother of the deceased.
7 The half brothers of the ceased, namely John Murdoch Sydney Mereweather Johnstone of Hokitika, minor, and Frank Herbert Johnstone of Hokitika, minor, and aged respectively 11 years and 6 years, reside with me, and have supplied the orders attached, marked “B” and “C.”
and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand intitled “The Justices of the Peace Act, 1882.”
Declared at HOKITIKA
This 24th day of November
One thousand nine hundred and
Sixteen, before me
Signed Emma Johnstone
Illegible Justice of the Peace
4 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number: 8/27726
Regiment or Corps: Otago Battalion 8th
Rank: Pte
Name: Shannon Ernest Arthur
Enlisted (a): 17.4.15
Terms of Service (a): Period of war
Service reckons from (a): 17.4.15
Information recorded in order as: Date; From Whom Received; Place of Casualty; Date of Casualty:
3/10/15; O/C OIB; Joined unit & posted to; Sarpi Camp; 1.10.15
BLANK; BLANK; 8th Coy Reverting to ranks; Mudros; BLANK
28/11/15; O/C OIB; Sent to hosp (sick); Durrants Gully, 22.11.15
2/12/15; Commandant Malta; Died of dysentery; Malta; 2.12.15
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
STAMPED
“FILE 15 NOV 1915 CAM”
“Entered on history sheet LH 30.3.17”
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
Note this form is typed mostly
ATTESTATION OF
No 8/2726
Name Shannon Ernest Arthur
Regiment or Unit: BLANK
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Ernest Arthur Shannon
2 Where were you born? Hokitika
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 15.6.94 ticked
5 What is your trade or calling? Cleaner
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? 6 Reed Road South Dunedin
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? NZ Railways
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? Railway Engineers
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. Still serving
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes Hokitika
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes also written is “Willing to be inoculated” initialled “ES”
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Ernest Arthur Shannon do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit E A Shannon
Signature of Witness Geo L Bishop
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Ernest Arthur Shannon, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 18 day of April 1915.
Signature of Attesting Officer Thomas Watson 2nd Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Ernest Arthur Shannon on Enlistment
Apparent age: 21 years - months
Height: 5 feet 7 inches
Weight: 140 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 34 inches Maximum 38 inches
Complexion: Dark
Colour of eyes: Dk Green
Colour of hair: Dk Brown
Religious profession: Methodist
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. Small scar front left thigh
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6l
Hearing: Right ear Good
Hearing: Left ear Good
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Has he ever had a fit? No
Has he had any previous illness? No
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Small left
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? No
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Fit
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
April 9th 1915
SIGNED Thos Fergus Medical Officer
6 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Shannon
Christian Name: Ernest Arthur
Examined On: 9 day of April 1915
At: BLANK
Birthplace Town: Hokitika
Country: NZ
Declared age: 21 years
Trade or occupation: Cleaner
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Weight 140 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 34 in Maximum expansion 38 in
Marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease:
Approved by Medical Officer Thos Fergus
Enlisted on 17 day of April 1915, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: D Coy 6th
Regimental No: 8/2726
Date: 17/4/15
7 FORM – NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Shannon
Christian Name: Ernest Arthur
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; Admission into Hospital; Discharge from Hospital; Disease; Number of Days in Hospital; Remarks on nature of disease:
Trentham; BLANK; BLANK; BLANK; BLANK; BLANK; Inoculated 2 May 15
Trentham; BLANK; BLANK; BLANK; BLANK; BLANK; Inoculated 9 May 15
Embarked No 27 (Willochra); 14 August 1915; 16.6.15; 7.7.15; Measles; 22 days
8 FORM – NO TITLE
Very faded but contains some key dates:
Egypt up to 18/3/16: 9.9.15; 22.11.15
Mudros, Lemnos: 29.9.15
2.12.15: DOD
NZ Service: 119 Days
Overseas: 230 days
9 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: OIB
Rank: Pte
Surname: Shannon
Christian Name: Ernest Arthur
No: 8/2726
Occupation: Cleaner
Religion: Methodist
Place of Birth: Hokitika
Date of Birth: 15.6.1894
Last New Zealand address: 6 Reed Road South Dunedin
Last employer: NZ Railways
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Mrs J Johnstone (mother) North Revell St Hokitika
Medal action
Rank at death: Pte
Reg No: 8/2726
Casualty or reason for discharge: died of sickness
Legatee and address: No will on file
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address Mrs J Johnstone (mother) Nrth Revell St Hokitika
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: as above
Service Medals issued:
· 1914 – 25 Star
· British War Medal
· Victory Medal
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Shannon Ernest Arthur
Reg No: 8/2726
Roll No: 511828
Scroll despatched (Date): 29 JUN 1921
Plaque: 25 NOV 1921
Recipient and address: Mrs J Johnstone Revell St Hokitika
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 24/10/22 AW?
Form stamped MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 12 OCT 1923
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES
Information shown in order as: Regiment or Corp; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties &c; Rank; Date:
OIB; BLANK; Pte; 17.4.15
OIB; Promoted; L Cpl; 5.7.15
Service
New Zealand: from 17/4/15 to 14.8.15
Foreign: from 14.8.15 – all else blank
Sick
Cable No 699 Malta, entered on file - dated 4.12.15; Dangerously ill dysentery Dec 1st
AFB103 Died of dysentery at Malta Dec 2nd 1915 Ent on HS 30.3.17
BR9/2 Buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta
Died of sickness – 699 – Malta 4.12.15 Died Dec 2nd
Buried in Malta – photograph of grave received illegible date
10 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: Four of these forms exists – compilation follows
No 8/2726
Name Shannon Ernest Arthur
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days:
1 Service record: New Zealand; 17/4/15; 13/8/15; 119 days
1 Service record: Foreign; 14 Aug 1915; all else blank
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mother Mrs J Johnstone Nt Revell St Hokitika
Intended place of residence on discharge: New Zealand
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 8/2726 NAME: Shannon E A
Information shown in order as: Regiment or Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
D Coy 6th; BLANK; Private; 17.4.15; BLANK
D Coy 6th; Promotion to; Lance corporal; 5/7/15; BLANK
Embarked; 14 Aug 1915 No 27 Willochra; BLANK; BLANK; BLANK
8th Coy; Joined unit at Sarpi Camp, Lemnos, reverted to ranks; Pte; 1.10.15; K Richards
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5553
Box / item 10
Record 0103440
Zack
Information on Shannon, Ernest Arthur; 8/2726 Pte Otago Infantry Battalion, 8 Coy D Section, 6th reinforcements for you.
There are 25 pages on this master file with 10 files (1 – 10) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations / spellings are as recorded on the file.
Overview
Ernest Arthur Shannon was born in Hokitika, South Island, New Zealand on 15 June 1894.
He underwent his medical examination on 9 April 1915; place not given, enlisted and attested on 18 April 1915 at Trentham. His service reckons from 17 April 1915. On enlistment he was living at 6 Reed Road South Dunedin and he joined the Otago Infantry Battalion, 8 Coy D Section, 6th Reinforcements as Private No 8/2726. He stated on his attestation form that prior to enlisting his previous military service was as a member of the “Railway Engineers” and he was still serving at the time of enlistment.
His ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 21 years. Ernest was a ‘cleaner’ by occupation’ working for the New Zealand Railways. He was single.
Ernest’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 140 lb. His complexion was described as “dark”, colour of eyes “dark green,” and colour of hair “dark brown.” He had a distinctive small scar on the front of his left thigh. Thomas Fergus, Medical Officer, who confirmed that Ernest was “fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force” described the condition of Ernest’s teeth as “good.”
Ernest’s religious profession was Methodist. His next of kin was Mrs J (Emma) Johnstone North Revell Street Hokitika. Ernest had a full brother, Percy William Mereweather Shannon of Hokitika, engineer and two half brothers: John Murdoch Sydney Mereweather Johnstone of Hokitika, 11 years old, and Frank Herbert Johnstone of Hokitika aged 6 years.
Ernest left New Zealand on HMNZT No 27 (‘Willochra’) on 14 August 1915 and arrived in Suez on 19 September 1915. Prior to departure he had been inoculated against typhoid on the 2 and 9 May 1915. On his journey to Egypt he was hospitalised with the measles for 22 days (16 June 1915 to 7 July 1915.) While on board ship he was promoted to Lance Corporal. The 6th reinforcements were sent from Egypt to Lemnos where Ernest joined the rest of the Otago Battalion on 1 October 1915 at Sarpi Camp, Lemnos, and ‘reverted to ranks.’ (Sarpi Rest Camp in Mudros, Lemnos was where the Battalion had been removed from Gallipoli for a well-earned rest and light training.)
However, on 9 November 1915 Ernest would have left with the Otago Infantry Battalion and returned to Gallipoli.
(The 6th reinforcements – and I quote Chris Pugsley’ Gallipoli The New Zealand Story, page 333: “marked the end of war service for most of the Main Body of NZEF who had sailed from New Zealand in the heady days 12 months before. Already 2,500 New Zealanders were dead, 2,233 had returned to New Zealand by the end of October permanently unfit for further active service, and thousands were in hospital or convalescing. The new arrivals who replaced the veterans of Anzac had very little awareness of what had gone before. Little was said. The history of the campaign was visible in the eyes of the survivors and in their obvious physical exhaustion. There was a distance between the survivor engrossed in the miracle of living, and the still enthusiastic reinforcement. For newcomers, the other measures of the campaign was the disintegrating mounds of mummified bodies on the seaward slopes of Chunuk Bair.”)
Just on two weeks later on 22 November 1915 Ernest was sent to hospital from Durrant's Gully (the gully that housed the corps and divisional headquarters and Birdwood’s was established during the August fighting and named after Major J M A Durrant an officer in the 4th Australian Infantry Brigade.) Ernest was sent to Malta where he was reported on 1 December 1915 as “dangerously ill” and he died there of dysentery on 2 December 1915. He is buried in Pieta Cemetery. Ernest’s time on Gallipoli fighting for King and Country had been brief.
Ernest Arthur Shannon was 21 years old.
Details:
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 8/2726
NAME Shannon Ernest
Regiment OI D Coy 6th reinforcements
2 FIELD SERVICE Army Form B2090A
Note: This file is typed mostly
Report of Death of a Soldier to be forwarded to the War Office with the least possible delay after receipt of notification of death on Army Form B 213 or Army Form A 36 or from other official documentary sources.
Regiment or Corps: Otago Inf Bn
Squadron Troop, Battery or Company: 8th
Regtl No: 8/2726
Rank: Private
Name: SHANNON Ernest Arthur
Died Date: 2nd December 1915
Place: Malta
Cause of Death: Dysentery
Signature of Officer in charge of Section Adjutant-General’s Office at the Base N Fitzherbert Major
Station and date Alexandria December 10th 1915
3 FORM OF DECLARATION (JP – 50)
Note: This file is typed mostly
Insert place of abode and occupation
Insert fact
Affix
2s 6d
stamp
I, EMMA JOHNSTONE,
Of HOKITKA, WESTLAND, married woman, do solemnly and sincerely declare that
1 I am the mother of 8/2726, Ernest A Shannon, a deceased soldier.
2 The said deceased was not married.
3 I do not intend taking out letters of administration.
4 I am a married woman.
5 To the best of my knowledge, information and belief there is no will or other testamentary document in existence.
6 The order marked “A” attached hereto has been received from Percy William Mereweather Shannon of Hokitika, engineer, a full brother of the deceased.
7 The half brothers of the ceased, namely John Murdoch Sydney Mereweather Johnstone of Hokitika, minor, and Frank Herbert Johnstone of Hokitika, minor, and aged respectively 11 years and 6 years, reside with me, and have supplied the orders attached, marked “B” and “C.”
and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand intitled “The Justices of the Peace Act, 1882.”
Declared at HOKITIKA
This 24th day of November
One thousand nine hundred and
Sixteen, before me
Signed Emma Johnstone
Illegible Justice of the Peace
4 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number: 8/27726
Regiment or Corps: Otago Battalion 8th
Rank: Pte
Name: Shannon Ernest Arthur
Enlisted (a): 17.4.15
Terms of Service (a): Period of war
Service reckons from (a): 17.4.15
Information recorded in order as: Date; From Whom Received; Place of Casualty; Date of Casualty:
3/10/15; O/C OIB; Joined unit & posted to; Sarpi Camp; 1.10.15
BLANK; BLANK; 8th Coy Reverting to ranks; Mudros; BLANK
28/11/15; O/C OIB; Sent to hosp (sick); Durrants Gully, 22.11.15
2/12/15; Commandant Malta; Died of dysentery; Malta; 2.12.15
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
STAMPED
“FILE 15 NOV 1915 CAM”
“Entered on history sheet LH 30.3.17”
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
Note this form is typed mostly
ATTESTATION OF
No 8/2726
Name Shannon Ernest Arthur
Regiment or Unit: BLANK
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Ernest Arthur Shannon
2 Where were you born? Hokitika
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 15.6.94 ticked
5 What is your trade or calling? Cleaner
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? 6 Reed Road South Dunedin
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? NZ Railways
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? Railway Engineers
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. Still serving
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes Hokitika
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes also written is “Willing to be inoculated” initialled “ES”
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Ernest Arthur Shannon do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit E A Shannon
Signature of Witness Geo L Bishop
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Ernest Arthur Shannon, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 18 day of April 1915.
Signature of Attesting Officer Thomas Watson 2nd Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Ernest Arthur Shannon on Enlistment
Apparent age: 21 years - months
Height: 5 feet 7 inches
Weight: 140 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 34 inches Maximum 38 inches
Complexion: Dark
Colour of eyes: Dk Green
Colour of hair: Dk Brown
Religious profession: Methodist
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. Small scar front left thigh
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6l
Hearing: Right ear Good
Hearing: Left ear Good
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Has he ever had a fit? No
Has he had any previous illness? No
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Small left
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? No
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Fit
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
April 9th 1915
SIGNED Thos Fergus Medical Officer
6 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Shannon
Christian Name: Ernest Arthur
Examined On: 9 day of April 1915
At: BLANK
Birthplace Town: Hokitika
Country: NZ
Declared age: 21 years
Trade or occupation: Cleaner
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Weight 140 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 34 in Maximum expansion 38 in
Marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease:
Approved by Medical Officer Thos Fergus
Enlisted on 17 day of April 1915, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: D Coy 6th
Regimental No: 8/2726
Date: 17/4/15
7 FORM – NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form:
Surname: Shannon
Christian Name: Ernest Arthur
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; Admission into Hospital; Discharge from Hospital; Disease; Number of Days in Hospital; Remarks on nature of disease:
Trentham; BLANK; BLANK; BLANK; BLANK; BLANK; Inoculated 2 May 15
Trentham; BLANK; BLANK; BLANK; BLANK; BLANK; Inoculated 9 May 15
Embarked No 27 (Willochra); 14 August 1915; 16.6.15; 7.7.15; Measles; 22 days
8 FORM – NO TITLE
Very faded but contains some key dates:
Egypt up to 18/3/16: 9.9.15; 22.11.15
Mudros, Lemnos: 29.9.15
2.12.15: DOD
NZ Service: 119 Days
Overseas: 230 days
9 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: OIB
Rank: Pte
Surname: Shannon
Christian Name: Ernest Arthur
No: 8/2726
Occupation: Cleaner
Religion: Methodist
Place of Birth: Hokitika
Date of Birth: 15.6.1894
Last New Zealand address: 6 Reed Road South Dunedin
Last employer: NZ Railways
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Mrs J Johnstone (mother) North Revell St Hokitika
Medal action
Rank at death: Pte
Reg No: 8/2726
Casualty or reason for discharge: died of sickness
Legatee and address: No will on file
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address Mrs J Johnstone (mother) Nrth Revell St Hokitika
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: as above
Service Medals issued:
· 1914 – 25 Star
· British War Medal
· Victory Medal
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Shannon Ernest Arthur
Reg No: 8/2726
Roll No: 511828
Scroll despatched (Date): 29 JUN 1921
Plaque: 25 NOV 1921
Recipient and address: Mrs J Johnstone Revell St Hokitika
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 24/10/22 AW?
Form stamped MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 12 OCT 1923
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES
Information shown in order as: Regiment or Corp; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties &c; Rank; Date:
OIB; BLANK; Pte; 17.4.15
OIB; Promoted; L Cpl; 5.7.15
Service
New Zealand: from 17/4/15 to 14.8.15
Foreign: from 14.8.15 – all else blank
Sick
Cable No 699 Malta, entered on file - dated 4.12.15; Dangerously ill dysentery Dec 1st
AFB103 Died of dysentery at Malta Dec 2nd 1915 Ent on HS 30.3.17
BR9/2 Buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta
Died of sickness – 699 – Malta 4.12.15 Died Dec 2nd
Buried in Malta – photograph of grave received illegible date
10 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: Four of these forms exists – compilation follows
No 8/2726
Name Shannon Ernest Arthur
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days:
1 Service record: New Zealand; 17/4/15; 13/8/15; 119 days
1 Service record: Foreign; 14 Aug 1915; all else blank
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mother Mrs J Johnstone Nt Revell St Hokitika
Intended place of residence on discharge: New Zealand
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 8/2726 NAME: Shannon E A
Information shown in order as: Regiment or Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates; Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry:
D Coy 6th; BLANK; Private; 17.4.15; BLANK
D Coy 6th; Promotion to; Lance corporal; 5/7/15; BLANK
Embarked; 14 Aug 1915 No 27 Willochra; BLANK; BLANK; BLANK
8th Coy; Joined unit at Sarpi Camp, Lemnos, reverted to ranks; Pte; 1.10.15; K Richards
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5553
Box / item 10
Record 0103440
Zack
Wayne
Information on Shrimpton, Hugh Robert, Private 3/106A New Zealand Mounted Brigade Field Ambulance for you.
There are 12 pages on this master file with eight files (1 – 8) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations / spellings are as recorded on the file. I have a photograph of this man, which I will send you.
Overview
Hugh Robert Shrimpton was born in Amberley, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand on 18 January 1894.
He underwent his medical examination on 13 August 1914 in Christchurch, New Zealand; enlisted and attested on 15 August 1914 at Christchurch. He was living at 19 Berry Street St Albans, Christchurch, New Zealand. Hugh joined the New Zealand Mounted Brigade Field Ambulance (Main Body) as Private No 3/106A. He stated on his attestation form that on enlisting he was a member of the “No 3 Field Ambulance”. Hugh’s service reckons from 15 August 1914. The attesting Officer was Lieut-Col Percival Clennell Fenwick, a well-known doctor, who had served in South African and on his return to New Zealand after WW1 wrote a very interesting book – Gallipoli Diary 24 April to 27 June 1915 – well worth reading.
Hugh’s ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 20 years. He was a ‘mill-hand’ by occupation’ working for Mr S McMurray c/o Williams Stephens Christchurch. Hugh was single. His medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 9½ inches tall and weighed 150 lb. His complexion was described as “dark”, colour of eyes “blue,” and colour of hair “dark.” Major C T H Newton, Medical Officer, who confirmed on 13 August 1914 that Hugh was “fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force” described the condition of Hugh’s teeth as “good.” Hugh’s religious profession was Church of Christ. His next of kin was his mother Mrs F (Bessie) Shrimpton, 44 Disraeli Street, Addington, Christchurch. She is also listed as living at 308 Selwyn Addington Christchurch New Zealand. She was the sole beneficiary of his will and received his medals and £26 pa according to his file. Hugh’s father Frank was deceased.
Hugh left Wellington, New Zealand on HMNZT No 3 (‘Maunganui’) on 16 October 1914 and arrived in Alexandria on 3 December 1914. (The ‘Maunganui’ carried the Headquarters Staff of the NZ Expeditionary Force - OC Colonel E W C Chaytor, Ship’s Adjutant Capt N W B B Thoms.)
After spending time in camp at Zeitoun he departed for Mudros, Lemnos on (probably) the ‘Goslar’ with the rest of the Field Ambulance and landed at Anzac on 25 April 1915. While Hugh’s file doesn’t record the name of the transport from Alexandria to Gallipoli a review of Major Fred Waite’s “The New Zealanders at Gallipoli,” suggest this to be a possibility. Perhaps a pal can clarify this further.
On 31 August 1915 Hugh was admitted to hospital at Anzac and according to Richard Stowers in “Bloody Gallipoli” (Page 359) evacuated to Malta aboard the Hospital Ship Scotian. The name of this hospital ship does not appear on Hugh’s file. Hugh arrived in Malta on 10 September 1915 where his condition was described as “dangerously ill” by the Commandant Malta on 21 September 1915. Eight days later Hugh died of enteric in Imtarfa Hospital, Malta on 29 September 1915 and was buried according to his file in Pieta Cemetery grave no 3, row 16B.
Hugh Robert Shrimpton was 21 years old.
Details
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 3/106A
NAME Shrimpton Hugh Robert
Regiment Ambulance
Group: 6
2 Short Form of Will
This is a typed copy
In the event of my death I give to
(a) Mrs Bessie Shrimpton
( All my belongings
Signature H R Shrimpton
Date Feb 1st 1915
Stamped
I HEREBY certify that this document is an accurate copy of the will of H R Shrimpton typed by A B Taylor 2nd August 1916.
Written “This is a true copy of deceased’s will N A Baird”
Stamped Public Trustee Office 3 Aug 1916 Christchurch NZ
3 War Pensions
10 Dec 1915
The Officer in Charge
Expeditionary Force Base Records
An application for War Pensions for a/c the undermentioned soldier has been dealt with as indicated.
Regimental No 3/106
Name Hugh R Shrimpton Decd
Decision £26 pa granted to mother Bessie
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 3/106A
Name Hugh Robert Shrimpton
Regiment or Unit: BLANK
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Hugh Robert Shrimpton
2 Where were you born? Amberley
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? Jan 18th 1894
5 What is your trade or calling? Mill hand
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? BLANK
7 What was the address at which you last resided? 19 Berry St St Albans
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Mr S McMurray c/o Williams Stephens Chch
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No 3 F A
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. BLANK
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes Chch
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Hugh Robert Shrimpton do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Hugh R Shrimpton
Signature of Witness P Clennell Fenwick Lieut-Col
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Hugh Robert Shrimpton, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Chch, NZ on this BLANK day of 15/8/14
Signature of Attesting Officer P Clennell Fenwick
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Hugh Robert Shrimpton on Enlistment (Ambulance)
Apparent age: 20 years - months
Height: 5 feet 9 ½ inches
Weight: 150 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 35½ inches Maximum 37 inches
Complexion: Dark
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Dark
Religious profession: Church of Christ
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye Normal
Sight: Left eye Normal
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Blank
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
13/8/14
SIGNED C T Hand Newton Medical Officer
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: SHRIMPTON
Christian Name: Hugh Robert
Examined On 13th day of Aug, 1914
At Chch NZ
Birthplace Town Amberley
Country NZ
Declared age: 20 years
Trade or occupation Mill-hand
Height: 5 ft 9½ in
Weight 150 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 35½ in Maximum expansion 37 in
Physical development: Normal
Approved by (sd) C T H Newton Major Medical Officer
Enlisted on 15th day of August 1914, at Chch NZ
Joined on enlistment: Mtd Ambulance
Regimental No: 3/106A
Date: 15.8.14
6 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 3/106A
Regiment or Corps Mtd Field Ambulance
Rank Pte
Name Shrimpton Hugh Robert
Enlisted (a) 15.8.14
Terms of Service (a) end of war
Service reckons from (a) 15.8.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
5.9.10; Major Thomas; Admitted to Hosp; Anzac; 31.8.15; Enteritis B213
10.9.15; N Roll; Admitted to Hosp x section; Malta; 10.9.15; Enteric A10782
26.9.15; Commandant Malta; Dangerously ill; Malta; 21.9.15; A10629
30.9.15; Malta; Died of Enteric; Malta; 29.9.15; N Roll A11970 Cablegram WB1785
Signed N Fitz Herbert Major OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Stamped “entered on history sheet” LH 30.3.17
7 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: Ambulance Mtd Field Amb
Rank: Pte
Surname: Shrimpton
Christian Name: Hugh Robert
No: 3/106A
Occupation: Mill hand
Religion: Ch of Christ
Place of Birth: Amberley
Date of Birth: 18.1.1894
Last New Zealand address: 19 Berry St St Albans Chch
Last employer: Mr S McMurray
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Mrs F Shrimpton 44 Disraeli St Addington (Mother) Christchurch
Written: Copy of will received in favour of Mrs Bessie Shrimpton
Medal action
Rank on death: Pte
Reg No: 3/106A
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died of sickness
Legatee and address: Mrs Bessie Shrimpton (Mother) 44 Disraeli St Addington Chch
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address (as above)
Form stamped: MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 11 Oct 1923
Service Medals issued:
· 1914 – 25 Star
· British War Medal
· Victory Medal
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Shrimpton High Robt
Reg No: 3/106A
Roll No: 511948
Scroll despatched (Date): 30 JUN 1921
Plaque: 21 Nov 1921
Recipient and address: Mrs Shrimpton 44 Disraeli St Addington Chch
Written down left hand side “cert posted 30/10/22 AWE”
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Shrimpton Hugh Robert No 3/106A
Regiment or Corp: Amb
Rank: Pte
Service
NZ: from 15.8.14; to 16.10.14
Foreign: 16.10.14
Sick
AFB103 (Entered in H S 30.3.17) Died of enteric in Imtarfa Hospital Malta Sept 29 1915
Buried in Pieta Cemetery grave no 3 row 16B
Died of enteric 29.9.15 at Malta
8 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
No 3/106A
Name Hugh Robert Shrimpton
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days; Initials of Officer making Entry:
1 Service record: NZ; 15.8.14; 14.10.14; 61 days; C E T
1 Service record: At sea HMNZT Maunganui; 15.10.14 (note should be 16 Oct); 3.12.14; 50 days; C E T
1 Service record: Egypt; 4.12.14; all else blank
5 Wounded: Dangerously ill Malta 21.9.15
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mrs F Shrimpton 308 Selwyn Street, Addington, Christchurch N Z
Intended place of residence on discharge: 19 Berry St St Albans Chch NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 3/106A NAME: Hugh Robert Shrimpton
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates:
NZA; Attested; Pte; 15.8.14
NZA; Dangerously ill Malta; 21.9.15
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5553
Box / item 20
Record 0104454
Zack
Information on Shrimpton, Hugh Robert, Private 3/106A New Zealand Mounted Brigade Field Ambulance for you.
There are 12 pages on this master file with eight files (1 – 8) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations / spellings are as recorded on the file. I have a photograph of this man, which I will send you.
Overview
Hugh Robert Shrimpton was born in Amberley, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand on 18 January 1894.
He underwent his medical examination on 13 August 1914 in Christchurch, New Zealand; enlisted and attested on 15 August 1914 at Christchurch. He was living at 19 Berry Street St Albans, Christchurch, New Zealand. Hugh joined the New Zealand Mounted Brigade Field Ambulance (Main Body) as Private No 3/106A. He stated on his attestation form that on enlisting he was a member of the “No 3 Field Ambulance”. Hugh’s service reckons from 15 August 1914. The attesting Officer was Lieut-Col Percival Clennell Fenwick, a well-known doctor, who had served in South African and on his return to New Zealand after WW1 wrote a very interesting book – Gallipoli Diary 24 April to 27 June 1915 – well worth reading.
Hugh’s ‘apparent age' on enlistment was 20 years. He was a ‘mill-hand’ by occupation’ working for Mr S McMurray c/o Williams Stephens Christchurch. Hugh was single. His medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 9½ inches tall and weighed 150 lb. His complexion was described as “dark”, colour of eyes “blue,” and colour of hair “dark.” Major C T H Newton, Medical Officer, who confirmed on 13 August 1914 that Hugh was “fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force” described the condition of Hugh’s teeth as “good.” Hugh’s religious profession was Church of Christ. His next of kin was his mother Mrs F (Bessie) Shrimpton, 44 Disraeli Street, Addington, Christchurch. She is also listed as living at 308 Selwyn Addington Christchurch New Zealand. She was the sole beneficiary of his will and received his medals and £26 pa according to his file. Hugh’s father Frank was deceased.
Hugh left Wellington, New Zealand on HMNZT No 3 (‘Maunganui’) on 16 October 1914 and arrived in Alexandria on 3 December 1914. (The ‘Maunganui’ carried the Headquarters Staff of the NZ Expeditionary Force - OC Colonel E W C Chaytor, Ship’s Adjutant Capt N W B B Thoms.)
After spending time in camp at Zeitoun he departed for Mudros, Lemnos on (probably) the ‘Goslar’ with the rest of the Field Ambulance and landed at Anzac on 25 April 1915. While Hugh’s file doesn’t record the name of the transport from Alexandria to Gallipoli a review of Major Fred Waite’s “The New Zealanders at Gallipoli,” suggest this to be a possibility. Perhaps a pal can clarify this further.
On 31 August 1915 Hugh was admitted to hospital at Anzac and according to Richard Stowers in “Bloody Gallipoli” (Page 359) evacuated to Malta aboard the Hospital Ship Scotian. The name of this hospital ship does not appear on Hugh’s file. Hugh arrived in Malta on 10 September 1915 where his condition was described as “dangerously ill” by the Commandant Malta on 21 September 1915. Eight days later Hugh died of enteric in Imtarfa Hospital, Malta on 29 September 1915 and was buried according to his file in Pieta Cemetery grave no 3, row 16B.
Hugh Robert Shrimpton was 21 years old.
Details
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 3/106A
NAME Shrimpton Hugh Robert
Regiment Ambulance
Group: 6
2 Short Form of Will
This is a typed copy
In the event of my death I give to
(a) Mrs Bessie Shrimpton
(
All my belongingsSignature H R Shrimpton
Date Feb 1st 1915
Stamped
I HEREBY certify that this document is an accurate copy of the will of H R Shrimpton typed by A B Taylor 2nd August 1916.
Written “This is a true copy of deceased’s will N A Baird”
Stamped Public Trustee Office 3 Aug 1916 Christchurch NZ
3 War Pensions
10 Dec 1915
The Officer in Charge
Expeditionary Force Base Records
An application for War Pensions for a/c the undermentioned soldier has been dealt with as indicated.
Regimental No 3/106
Name Hugh R Shrimpton Decd
Decision £26 pa granted to mother Bessie
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 3/106A
Name Hugh Robert Shrimpton
Regiment or Unit: BLANK
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Hugh Robert Shrimpton
2 Where were you born? Amberley
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? Jan 18th 1894
5 What is your trade or calling? Mill hand
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? BLANK
7 What was the address at which you last resided? 19 Berry St St Albans
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Mr S McMurray c/o Williams Stephens Chch
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No 3 F A
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. BLANK
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes Chch
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Hugh Robert Shrimpton do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Hugh R Shrimpton
Signature of Witness P Clennell Fenwick Lieut-Col
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Hugh Robert Shrimpton, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Chch, NZ on this BLANK day of 15/8/14
Signature of Attesting Officer P Clennell Fenwick
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Hugh Robert Shrimpton on Enlistment (Ambulance)
Apparent age: 20 years - months
Height: 5 feet 9 ½ inches
Weight: 150 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 35½ inches Maximum 37 inches
Complexion: Dark
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Dark
Religious profession: Church of Christ
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye Normal
Sight: Left eye Normal
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Blank
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
13/8/14
SIGNED C T Hand Newton Medical Officer
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: SHRIMPTON
Christian Name: Hugh Robert
Examined On 13th day of Aug, 1914
At Chch NZ
Birthplace Town Amberley
Country NZ
Declared age: 20 years
Trade or occupation Mill-hand
Height: 5 ft 9½ in
Weight 150 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 35½ in Maximum expansion 37 in
Physical development: Normal
Approved by (sd) C T H Newton Major Medical Officer
Enlisted on 15th day of August 1914, at Chch NZ
Joined on enlistment: Mtd Ambulance
Regimental No: 3/106A
Date: 15.8.14
6 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 3/106A
Regiment or Corps Mtd Field Ambulance
Rank Pte
Name Shrimpton Hugh Robert
Enlisted (a) 15.8.14
Terms of Service (a) end of war
Service reckons from (a) 15.8.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
5.9.10; Major Thomas; Admitted to Hosp; Anzac; 31.8.15; Enteritis B213
10.9.15; N Roll; Admitted to Hosp x section; Malta; 10.9.15; Enteric A10782
26.9.15; Commandant Malta; Dangerously ill; Malta; 21.9.15; A10629
30.9.15; Malta; Died of Enteric; Malta; 29.9.15; N Roll A11970 Cablegram WB1785
Signed N Fitz Herbert Major OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Stamped “entered on history sheet” LH 30.3.17
7 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: Ambulance Mtd Field Amb
Rank: Pte
Surname: Shrimpton
Christian Name: Hugh Robert
No: 3/106A
Occupation: Mill hand
Religion: Ch of Christ
Place of Birth: Amberley
Date of Birth: 18.1.1894
Last New Zealand address: 19 Berry St St Albans Chch
Last employer: Mr S McMurray
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Mrs F Shrimpton 44 Disraeli St Addington (Mother) Christchurch
Written: Copy of will received in favour of Mrs Bessie Shrimpton
Medal action
Rank on death: Pte
Reg No: 3/106A
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died of sickness
Legatee and address: Mrs Bessie Shrimpton (Mother) 44 Disraeli St Addington Chch
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address (as above)
Form stamped: MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 11 Oct 1923
Service Medals issued:
· 1914 – 25 Star
· British War Medal
· Victory Medal
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Shrimpton High Robt
Reg No: 3/106A
Roll No: 511948
Scroll despatched (Date): 30 JUN 1921
Plaque: 21 Nov 1921
Recipient and address: Mrs Shrimpton 44 Disraeli St Addington Chch
Written down left hand side “cert posted 30/10/22 AWE”
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Shrimpton Hugh Robert No 3/106A
Regiment or Corp: Amb
Rank: Pte
Service
NZ: from 15.8.14; to 16.10.14
Foreign: 16.10.14
Sick
AFB103 (Entered in H S 30.3.17) Died of enteric in Imtarfa Hospital Malta Sept 29 1915
Buried in Pieta Cemetery grave no 3 row 16B
Died of enteric 29.9.15 at Malta
8 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
No 3/106A
Name Hugh Robert Shrimpton
Information shown in order as: Country; From; To; Days; Initials of Officer making Entry:
1 Service record: NZ; 15.8.14; 14.10.14; 61 days; C E T
1 Service record: At sea HMNZT Maunganui; 15.10.14 (note should be 16 Oct); 3.12.14; 50 days; C E T
1 Service record: Egypt; 4.12.14; all else blank
5 Wounded: Dangerously ill Malta 21.9.15
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mrs F Shrimpton 308 Selwyn Street, Addington, Christchurch N Z
Intended place of residence on discharge: 19 Berry St St Albans Chch NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 3/106A NAME: Hugh Robert Shrimpton
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates:
NZA; Attested; Pte; 15.8.14
NZA; Dangerously ill Malta; 21.9.15
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5553
Box / item 20
Record 0104454
Zack
Hi Wayne
Just to advise that I'm not slacking...... but I am having difficulty with some of the remaining files because of their state i.e partial, faded beyond belief etc. I will finish the job though.
Cheers
Zack
Just to advise that I'm not slacking...... but I am having difficulty with some of the remaining files because of their state i.e partial, faded beyond belief etc. I will finish the job though.
Cheers
Zack
Wayne
I've reviewed the other file on MILES, 8/600 Private, Arthur, Otago Infantry Battalion for you and there is nothing new to report. Well there are 11 to go to complete the list - will start posting results shortly.
Cheers
Zack
I've reviewed the other file on MILES, 8/600 Private, Arthur, Otago Infantry Battalion for you and there is nothing new to report. Well there are 11 to go to complete the list - will start posting results shortly.
Cheers
Zack
Zack,
No need to worry about the time factor to complete the list. The important thing is that we get there in the end, and I can complete my detailed Roll of Honour of First World War Anzac troops buried on Malta. Needless to say, this task would have been impossible without your most generous offer to supply the information requested.
Infiniate thanks & regards
Wayne
No need to worry about the time factor to complete the list. The important thing is that we get there in the end, and I can complete my detailed Roll of Honour of First World War Anzac troops buried on Malta. Needless to say, this task would have been impossible without your most generous offer to supply the information requested.
Infiniate thanks & regards
Wayne
Wayne
Information on Private Joseph Henry Randall, 10/1624 Wellington Infantry Battalion 17th Ruahine Coy, 3rd Reinforcements for you.
The file on Private Joseph Henry Randall, 10/1624 is 14 pages print out from microfilm with 7 documents of interest (1 – 7). The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
Joseph Henry Randall was born in Tasmania (Burney) on 2 December 1887. (Burnie (note spelling) is a port city on the northwest coast of Tasmania. Originally known as Emu Bay the town was renamed for William Burnie - a director of the Van Diemen’s Land Company in the early 1840s).
Joseph attested at Trentham, New Zealand on 30 December 1914. On enlistment he joined the Wellington Infantry Battalion (17th Ruahine Coy), 3rd reinforcements. His service, for reasons not covered by his file, reckons from 15 December 1914.
His apparent age on enlistment was 27 years 2 months old. He was a labourer by trade and lived prior to enlistment at Oxford Street Levin, North Island New Zealand. His last employer prior to enlisting was R Robertson, Tasmania.
He was single, 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighed 174 lbs, was of ruddy complexion, blue eyes, brown hair and his religious profession was Church of England. While two descriptions, dated 7 December 1914 and 11 Februrary 1915 are on file the data on both is consistent and it is not clear as to why there are two medical descriptions. His medical examination on enlistment was ‘normal’ in most respects, including his teeth, which were described as “good / sufficient.” It is it is noted on 7 December 1914 that he had “slight kyphosis” (i.e. curvature of the upper spine.) The Medical Officer, W K Fyffe noted the “slight kyphosis” and the medical description was signed out by Lieutenant-Colonel Turin on 7 December 1914. On 11 February 1915 Joseph was described as “fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.”
His next of kin was his brother - George Randall (Brother) Zeehan Tasmania. (Zeehan is a town on the west coast of Tasmania Australia. It lies 150 km south-west of Burnie, and has a population of 1132 (1991 census). The town was named after Abel Tasman's brig Zeehaen.) Joseph’s brother is also listed on the file as living at 27 McQuarrie Street Hobart, Tasmania and another address Mole Creek, Loatta (sp?) Tasmania is crossed out. Joseph’s medals went to Mr G Randall 37 Macquarie St Hobart Tasmania.
Joseph’s file doesn’t record on which transport he left New Zealand but he was in the 3rd reinforcements. These troops left New Zealand in three transports on 14 February 1915. The 3rds arrived Suez on 26 March 1915. According to his file Joseph landed in Gallipoli on 5 May 1915 – this is more likely the 6 May when the 3rd reinforcements were sent to Helles to join the 2nd Battle for Krithia. It needs to be noted that the only file evidence that places Joseph on Gallipoli is the date 5 May 1915. No other reference to Gallipoli is contained in his file. On 16 July, 72 days later, Joseph was admitted to No 2 Australian Stationary Hospital on Mudros suffering from diarrhoea. Such was his condition that he was transferred on 20 July 1915 from Mudros via the Hospital Ship “Neuralia” to Malta where he was admitted to Imtarfa Hospital where his condition was described on 25 July 1915 as “dysentery (slight).” However, Joseph died from dysentery on 21 August 1915. He was buried in Pieta Cemetery, Malta.
He was 27 year, 9 months old at his death.
The file details are:
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 10/1624
NAME Randall Joseph
Regiment WI 3rd Reinforcements
2 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
Note: 3 of these forms exist– one is blank, one faded, and one ok to read.
ATTESTATION OF
No 10/1624
Name Randall Joseph
Regiment or Unit: WIB 3rd R
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Joseph Randall
2 Where were you born? Tasmania (Burney)
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 2 Dec 1887
5 What is your trade or calling? Labourer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Oxford St Levin
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Looks like “R Robertson” Tasmania
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Joseph Randall do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Joseph Randall
Signature of Witness Wm J Brown
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Joseph Randall, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 30 day of December 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer D A Drow (sp?) Lieut
Description of Randall Joseph on Enlistment
Note: 2 of these forms exist – compilation follows – one is dated Dec 7th 1914 and one dated Feb 11 1915.
Apparent age: 27 years 2 months
Height: 5 feet 10 inches
Weight: 174 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 36 inches Maximum 40 inches
Complexion: Ruddy
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Brown
Religious profession: Ch of England
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. None
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear Good
Hearing: Left ear Good
Colour vision Good
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes Slight kyphosis Dec 7 1914
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good / “Yes sufficient Dec 7 1914”
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes / “no showing Dec 7 1914”
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No / “Slight kyphosis Dec 7 1914”
Remarks
Fit
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Feb 11th 1915
SIGNED W K Fyffe Medical Officer
Dec 7th 1914 Medical description on enlistment signed out by Turin Lt Col
3 RECEIPT FOR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Plaque No 510911 Army Form 396
I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF MEMORIAL PLAQUE ISSUED ON ACCOUNT OF
10/1624 Joseph Randall
Next of kin
Mr G Randall
Address
37 McQuarrie St Hobart Tasmania
IMPORTANT This receipt must be signed only by the person entitled to receive, & return to office i/c War Accts & Records Wellington
RECEIPT
Received from the Officer-in-Charge
War Accounts and Records Office, Memorial Scroll relative to
Date 6 March 1923
Signature G C Randall
4 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 10/1624
Regiment or Corps Wellington Infantry Btn (17th Rua Coy)
Rank Pte Name Randall Joseph
Enlisted (a) 15/12/14
Terms of Service (a) duration of war
Service reckons from (a) 15/12/14
Data is shown in order as: Date; From Whom Received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; and Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
17.7.15; No 2 Aust Staty Hosp; Adm No 2 Aust Staty Hospl; Mudros; 16.7.15; Diarrhoea A36 C2465
24.7.15; No 2 Aust Staty Hosp; Transferred to; Base Malta; 20.7.15; Diarrhoea A36 C2648 on HS “Neuralia”
25.7.15; H S Neuralia; Disembarked Neuralia & adm Imtarfa Hosp; Malta; 25.7.15; Dysentery (slight)
25.8.15; Cable from WB1107 Commandant; Died from Dysentery; Malta; 21.8.15; Cable (A5155) WB1107 Cabled 31.8.15
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
FORM STAMPED “FILE 18 NOV 1915 C.A.M”
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
No 10/1624
Name Randall Joseph
Information shown in order as: Country; Date from: (all else is blank)
1 Service record: NZ; 15/12/14
10 Name and address of next of kin: George Randall (brother) Zeehan Tasmania
Intended place of residence on discharge: NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
Regiment of Corps Wgtn
Rank Pte
Dates 15/12/14
Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry: W Saunders Cooper
6 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: NZRB
Rank: Pte
Surname: Randall
Christian Name: Joseph
No: 10/1624
Occupation: Labourer
Religion: C of England
Place of Birth: Tasmania
Date of Birth: 2.12.1887
Last New Zealand address: Oxford St Levin
Last employer: R Robertson
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): George Randall (Brother) Zeehan Tasmania
Medal action
Surname: Randall
Christian names: Joseph
Rank at death: Private
Highest rank held:
Reg No: 10/1624
Casualty or reason for discharge: died of disease
Legatee and address: No evidence of a will
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mr G Randall ( 27 McQuarrie St Hobart. Mole Creek Loatta Tasmania crossed out
Service medals issued:
1. 1914 – 15 Star
2. British War Medal
3. Victory Medal
FORM STANPED “MEDAL ACTION COMPLETED 26 OCT 1923”
Service
Information shown in order as: Date from; Date to
Country or Troopship: NZ; 15.12.14; 14.2.15
Country or Troopship: Foreign; 14.2.15; BLANK
Sick
Army Form103 28.8.15 Died from dysentery Malta 21.8.15 (Cable A5155) WB1109
Buried in Pieta Cemetery
Died of sickness 21.8.15 Died of dysentery Malta
Medals to Mr G Randall 37 Macquarie St Hobart Tasmania
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Randall Joseph
Reg No 10/1624
Roll No 510911
Scroll despatched (Date) 16 APRIL 1923
Plaque 18/9/22
Recipient and address: Mr G Randall 37 Macquarie St Hobart Tasmania – crossed out: Engine Driver Mole Creek Loatta Tasmania
Written on top left hand side “Cert posted 13.10.22”
7 Form - no title
Note this form is almost impossible to read but it does show the Gallipoli 5.5.15 key date though
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5550
Box / item 54
Record 0095840
Zack
Information on Private Joseph Henry Randall, 10/1624 Wellington Infantry Battalion 17th Ruahine Coy, 3rd Reinforcements for you.
The file on Private Joseph Henry Randall, 10/1624 is 14 pages print out from microfilm with 7 documents of interest (1 – 7). The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
Joseph Henry Randall was born in Tasmania (Burney) on 2 December 1887. (Burnie (note spelling) is a port city on the northwest coast of Tasmania. Originally known as Emu Bay the town was renamed for William Burnie - a director of the Van Diemen’s Land Company in the early 1840s).
Joseph attested at Trentham, New Zealand on 30 December 1914. On enlistment he joined the Wellington Infantry Battalion (17th Ruahine Coy), 3rd reinforcements. His service, for reasons not covered by his file, reckons from 15 December 1914.
His apparent age on enlistment was 27 years 2 months old. He was a labourer by trade and lived prior to enlistment at Oxford Street Levin, North Island New Zealand. His last employer prior to enlisting was R Robertson, Tasmania.
He was single, 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighed 174 lbs, was of ruddy complexion, blue eyes, brown hair and his religious profession was Church of England. While two descriptions, dated 7 December 1914 and 11 Februrary 1915 are on file the data on both is consistent and it is not clear as to why there are two medical descriptions. His medical examination on enlistment was ‘normal’ in most respects, including his teeth, which were described as “good / sufficient.” It is it is noted on 7 December 1914 that he had “slight kyphosis” (i.e. curvature of the upper spine.) The Medical Officer, W K Fyffe noted the “slight kyphosis” and the medical description was signed out by Lieutenant-Colonel Turin on 7 December 1914. On 11 February 1915 Joseph was described as “fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.”
His next of kin was his brother - George Randall (Brother) Zeehan Tasmania. (Zeehan is a town on the west coast of Tasmania Australia. It lies 150 km south-west of Burnie, and has a population of 1132 (1991 census). The town was named after Abel Tasman's brig Zeehaen.) Joseph’s brother is also listed on the file as living at 27 McQuarrie Street Hobart, Tasmania and another address Mole Creek, Loatta (sp?) Tasmania is crossed out. Joseph’s medals went to Mr G Randall 37 Macquarie St Hobart Tasmania.
Joseph’s file doesn’t record on which transport he left New Zealand but he was in the 3rd reinforcements. These troops left New Zealand in three transports on 14 February 1915. The 3rds arrived Suez on 26 March 1915. According to his file Joseph landed in Gallipoli on 5 May 1915 – this is more likely the 6 May when the 3rd reinforcements were sent to Helles to join the 2nd Battle for Krithia. It needs to be noted that the only file evidence that places Joseph on Gallipoli is the date 5 May 1915. No other reference to Gallipoli is contained in his file. On 16 July, 72 days later, Joseph was admitted to No 2 Australian Stationary Hospital on Mudros suffering from diarrhoea. Such was his condition that he was transferred on 20 July 1915 from Mudros via the Hospital Ship “Neuralia” to Malta where he was admitted to Imtarfa Hospital where his condition was described on 25 July 1915 as “dysentery (slight).” However, Joseph died from dysentery on 21 August 1915. He was buried in Pieta Cemetery, Malta.
He was 27 year, 9 months old at his death.
The file details are:
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 10/1624
NAME Randall Joseph
Regiment WI 3rd Reinforcements
2 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
Note: 3 of these forms exist– one is blank, one faded, and one ok to read.
ATTESTATION OF
No 10/1624
Name Randall Joseph
Regiment or Unit: WIB 3rd R
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Joseph Randall
2 Where were you born? Tasmania (Burney)
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 2 Dec 1887
5 What is your trade or calling? Labourer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Oxford St Levin
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Looks like “R Robertson” Tasmania
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Joseph Randall do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Joseph Randall
Signature of Witness Wm J Brown
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Joseph Randall, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 30 day of December 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer D A Drow (sp?) Lieut
Description of Randall Joseph on Enlistment
Note: 2 of these forms exist – compilation follows – one is dated Dec 7th 1914 and one dated Feb 11 1915.
Apparent age: 27 years 2 months
Height: 5 feet 10 inches
Weight: 174 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 36 inches Maximum 40 inches
Complexion: Ruddy
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Brown
Religious profession: Ch of England
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. None
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear Good
Hearing: Left ear Good
Colour vision Good
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes Slight kyphosis Dec 7 1914
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good / “Yes sufficient Dec 7 1914”
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes / “no showing Dec 7 1914”
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No / “Slight kyphosis Dec 7 1914”
Remarks
Fit
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Feb 11th 1915
SIGNED W K Fyffe Medical Officer
Dec 7th 1914 Medical description on enlistment signed out by Turin Lt Col
3 RECEIPT FOR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Plaque No 510911 Army Form 396
I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF MEMORIAL PLAQUE ISSUED ON ACCOUNT OF
10/1624 Joseph Randall
Next of kin
Mr G Randall
Address
37 McQuarrie St Hobart Tasmania
IMPORTANT This receipt must be signed only by the person entitled to receive, & return to office i/c War Accts & Records Wellington
RECEIPT
Received from the Officer-in-Charge
War Accounts and Records Office, Memorial Scroll relative to
Date 6 March 1923
Signature G C Randall
4 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 10/1624
Regiment or Corps Wellington Infantry Btn (17th Rua Coy)
Rank Pte Name Randall Joseph
Enlisted (a) 15/12/14
Terms of Service (a) duration of war
Service reckons from (a) 15/12/14
Data is shown in order as: Date; From Whom Received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; and Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
17.7.15; No 2 Aust Staty Hosp; Adm No 2 Aust Staty Hospl; Mudros; 16.7.15; Diarrhoea A36 C2465
24.7.15; No 2 Aust Staty Hosp; Transferred to; Base Malta; 20.7.15; Diarrhoea A36 C2648 on HS “Neuralia”
25.7.15; H S Neuralia; Disembarked Neuralia & adm Imtarfa Hosp; Malta; 25.7.15; Dysentery (slight)
25.8.15; Cable from WB1107 Commandant; Died from Dysentery; Malta; 21.8.15; Cable (A5155) WB1107 Cabled 31.8.15
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
FORM STAMPED “FILE 18 NOV 1915 C.A.M”
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
No 10/1624
Name Randall Joseph
Information shown in order as: Country; Date from: (all else is blank)
1 Service record: NZ; 15/12/14
10 Name and address of next of kin: George Randall (brother) Zeehan Tasmania
Intended place of residence on discharge: NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
Regiment of Corps Wgtn
Rank Pte
Dates 15/12/14
Signature of Officer certifying Correctness of Entry: W Saunders Cooper
6 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: NZRB
Rank: Pte
Surname: Randall
Christian Name: Joseph
No: 10/1624
Occupation: Labourer
Religion: C of England
Place of Birth: Tasmania
Date of Birth: 2.12.1887
Last New Zealand address: Oxford St Levin
Last employer: R Robertson
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): George Randall (Brother) Zeehan Tasmania
Medal action
Surname: Randall
Christian names: Joseph
Rank at death: Private
Highest rank held:
Reg No: 10/1624
Casualty or reason for discharge: died of disease
Legatee and address: No evidence of a will
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mr G Randall (
27 McQuarrie St Hobart. Mole Creek Loatta Tasmania crossed out Service medals issued:
1. 1914 – 15 Star
2. British War Medal
3. Victory Medal
FORM STANPED “MEDAL ACTION COMPLETED 26 OCT 1923”
Service
Information shown in order as: Date from; Date to
Country or Troopship: NZ; 15.12.14; 14.2.15
Country or Troopship: Foreign; 14.2.15; BLANK
Sick
Army Form103 28.8.15 Died from dysentery Malta 21.8.15 (Cable A5155) WB1109
Buried in Pieta Cemetery
Died of sickness 21.8.15 Died of dysentery Malta
Medals to Mr G Randall 37 Macquarie St Hobart Tasmania
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Randall Joseph
Reg No 10/1624
Roll No 510911
Scroll despatched (Date) 16 APRIL 1923
Plaque 18/9/22
Recipient and address: Mr G Randall 37 Macquarie St Hobart Tasmania – crossed out: Engine Driver Mole Creek Loatta Tasmania
Written on top left hand side “Cert posted 13.10.22”
7 Form - no title
Note this form is almost impossible to read but it does show the Gallipoli 5.5.15 key date though
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5550
Box / item 54
Record 0095840
Zack
Wayne
Information on Te Rewa Ngore William Mangaroa, 16/400, New Zealand Maori Contingent for you.
There are 15 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm on this file with only four files (1 – 4) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file. The quality of the file is very poor in terms of readability; and the ‘interpretation’ of the spelling is mine and hence all the errors created are mine! Unfortunately all of the following documents are blank in this file:
· Description on Enlistment
· Medical Examination
· New Zealand Expeditionary Force Medical History (Form No 4)
However, I have a photo of this man, which I will send you.
Overview
Te Rewa Ngore William Mangaroa was born in Kawuki, King Country, New Zealand on 20 August 1894.
His last New Zealand address was Kakahi, a small settlement near Taumarunui, King Country, North Island, New Zealand. His next of kin is listed as brothers: Thompson Mangaroa / Mahia Mangaroa (since deceased); and sisters: Mrs Keepa Kakani Hawika and Mrs te Akau Punga Punga Mamunui - all living in Taumarunui. His legal next of kin was Kahu Mangaroa (elder sister) Kakahi, Main Trunk Line, North Island New Zealand.
Ngore was a ‘student’ by occupation and yet states on his file that he worked for G H Thompson, Taumarunui, North Island, New Zealand. He was single and while his file doesn’t record any medical or physical description of him it records his religion as Presbyterian. Also unfortunately the file doesn’t record where Ngore underwent his medical examination but it is recorded that he ‘attested’ and enlisted at Avondale Military Camp (near Auckland) New Zealand on 12 November 1914. On enlistment he joined, as a private No 16/400, the New Zealand Maori Contingent Infantry Battalion. For some reason his service reckons from 21 October 1914. His prior his prior military experience is recorded as being two years with the 81 Reg Taranaki Rifles. He would have been 20 years and 2 months on enlistment.
He left New Zealand on HMNZT 20 (‘Warrimoo’) with the 1st Maori (515 troops) on 14 February 1915 and disembarked Suez 26 March 1915 although his file doesn’t record this fact but the hard copy nominal does. (OC Troops Captain W T Pitt; Ship’s Master A M Edwin.) (See Private Albert Downes (16/508) summary for description in James Cowan’s book Maoris in the Great War for the departure from New Zealand of Ngore’s battalion. Ngore is listed in this book’s Roll of Honour.)
Ngore’s file is silent on when would have landed on Gallipoli. The Maori Contingent as with Private Downes on arrival at Anzac was attached to the New Zealand Mounted Brigade and was sent to No 1 Outpost, which became known as the “Maori Pa.” They were put to work enlarging the sap from the base of Walker’s ridge out to No 2 Outpost so that it would be wide enough to take mules. In early August 1915 the Maori Contingent including Ngore Mangaroa were involved in the battle of Sari Bair AKA Chunuk Bair.
On or about 11 August 1915 Ngore received a gunshot wound to his right ankle / leg and was sent to hospital at Anzac Cove. Fighting was particularly fierce at this time in the August Offensive and it would have taken a little time for Ngore to either get himself or be carried to Anzac Cove. He was transferred from hospital at Anzac to the SS Gilford Castle and then again to SS Andania on 15 August 1915 for reasons not stated on the file. At this time his wound is described as “slight.” SS Andania conveyed Ngore to Malta where he was initially admitted to St David’s hospital on 21 August 1915. He must have recuperated from the wound because by the start of September 1915 he was admitted to the Maori convalescent camp at Ghain Tuffhia, Malta. (Note there is a photo of this camp in Cowan.) However, by 22 December 1915 he was admitted to St Andrews Hospital and described as “dangerously ill” with pleurisy. Eight days later Ngore died of pleurisy following a gunshot wound to his right ankle on 30th Dec 1915 in St Andrews Hospital Malta. He was buried by Captain H Glew on 31 December 1915 in the Pieta Cemetery, Malta, No 2, Row 4C. His medals were sent to Kahu Mangaroa (GO) Kakahi, Main Trunk, on 4 October 1921.
Ngore was 21 years and 4 months of age at the time of his death.
The file details are:
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: Maori
Rank: Pvte
Surname: Mangaroa
Christian Name: Ngore William
No: 16/400
Occupation: Student
Religion: Presbyt
Place of Birth: Kawuki
Date of Birth: Aug 20 1894
Last New Zealand address: Kakaki
Last employer: G H Thompson Taumarunui
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Thompson Mangaroa / Mahia Mangaroa brothers and Mrs Kia H Keepa and Mrs te Akau sisters All at Taumarunui Legal NOK Kahu Mangaroa (ES) Kakahi Main Trunk Line
Medal action
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died of illness
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address T Mangaroa / M Mangaroa (since deceased) brothers Mrs K Keepa Kakani Hawika and Mrs te Akau Punga Punga Mamunui sisters
Service Medals issued
1. 1914 – 25 Star
2. British War Medal
3. Victory Medal
Service
Information shown in order as: date from; date to:
Country or Troopship: NZ: 21.10.14; 13.2.15
Country or Troopship: Foreign; 14.2.15
Wounds
Information shown in order as: Date; Where soldier located; Message and Remarks:
11.9.15; Malta; Ship Andania – slight
12.8.15; Anzac; Sent to hosp wnd
15.8.15; BLANK; Trans to SS Andania 15.8.15
21.8.15; Malta; Sent to Hosp 21.8.15
21.8.15; Malta; Adm to Hosp 21.8.15
2 or 1.9.15; Malta; Adm to Ghain Tuffhia Conv Camp Malta Dec 22nd (note date shown in other part of file is 1 Sept)
Sick
Information shown in order as: Date; Place; Message:
23.12.15; Malta; Dang ill St Andrews Hos pleurisy
28.12.15; Malta; Dang ill St Andrews Hos Dec 26th
AFB103 Died of pleurisy following GS Wnd ankle 30th Dec 1915 in St Andrews Hosp Malta (ent 30.3.17)
Died of sickness 867 1.1.16 Dang ill Dec 22nd now died of Pleurisy Dec 30th Malta
Grave sites reprts 14 Oct 15 Died of pleurisy Malta 30/12/15. Cap H Glew buried 31/12/15 M Pieta Cemetery Malta No 2 Row 4C
Adv re medals aut to Kahu Mangaroa (GO) Kakahi Main Trunk 4/10/21
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Mangaroa Ngore Wm
Reg No: 16/400
Roll No: 508722
Scroll despatched (Date): 9 JUL 1921
Plaque: 18 FEB 1922
Recipient and address: Kahu Mangaroa, Kakahi, Main Trunk
Written down left hand side “cert posted 5.10.22 GRB”
2 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 16/400
Regiment or Corps NZ Maori Contingent
Rank Private
Name Mangaroa Ngore William
Enlisted (a) 21.10.14
Terms of Service (a) term of war
Service reckons from (a) 21.10.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; and Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
14/5/15; O/C; Sent To hospital wounded; Anzac; 12/8/15; B213 Report no 6 15/5/15
13/8/15; SS Gilford Castle; Transf to SS Andania; BLANK; 15/8/15; A36 A4512 GSW rt ankle
21/8/15; HS Andania; Sent to hospital; Malta; 21/8/15; Nom roll A6506 GSW leg
21/8/15; St Davids; Adm to hospital; Malta; Malta; A36 C3445 GSW ankle
4/9/15; St Davids; To Ghain Tufficha Conv Camp; Malta; 1/9/15; A36 C3654
23/12/15; C/O Malta; Dangerously ill at St Andrews Hosp; Malta; 22/12/15; Cable WB3999 pleurisy
31/12/15; C/O Malta; Died of pleurisy; Malta; 30/12/15; Cable WB4209 E5067
Signed N Fitz Herbert Major OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
3 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
NAME Mangaroa Ngore William
Regiment 1st Maori Congt
Died of wounds 30.12.15
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
NOTE: This form is very faded!
ATTESTATION OF
No 16/400
Name Ngore William Mangaroa
Regiment or Unit: NZ Maori Cont
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Te Rewa Ngore William Mangaroa
2 Where were you born? Kawuki, King Country New Zealand
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? Aug 20 1894
5 What is your trade or calling? Student
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Kakahi New Zealand
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes passed
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? G H Thompson Taumarunui
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? 81 Reg Taranaki Rifles
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. Yes the above regiment 2 years
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? I think so
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds?
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Have been and would be again
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Ngore William Mangaroa do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Ngore William Mangaroa
Signature of Witness Antoine Raipara
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Ngore William Mangaroa, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Avondale M C, NZ on this 12 day of November 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer L G Ashton Lieut
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5544
Box / item 110
Record 0077423
Zack
Information on Te Rewa Ngore William Mangaroa, 16/400, New Zealand Maori Contingent for you.
There are 15 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm on this file with only four files (1 – 4) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file. The quality of the file is very poor in terms of readability; and the ‘interpretation’ of the spelling is mine and hence all the errors created are mine! Unfortunately all of the following documents are blank in this file:
· Description on Enlistment
· Medical Examination
· New Zealand Expeditionary Force Medical History (Form No 4)
However, I have a photo of this man, which I will send you.
Overview
Te Rewa Ngore William Mangaroa was born in Kawuki, King Country, New Zealand on 20 August 1894.
His last New Zealand address was Kakahi, a small settlement near Taumarunui, King Country, North Island, New Zealand. His next of kin is listed as brothers: Thompson Mangaroa / Mahia Mangaroa (since deceased); and sisters: Mrs Keepa Kakani Hawika and Mrs te Akau Punga Punga Mamunui - all living in Taumarunui. His legal next of kin was Kahu Mangaroa (elder sister) Kakahi, Main Trunk Line, North Island New Zealand.
Ngore was a ‘student’ by occupation and yet states on his file that he worked for G H Thompson, Taumarunui, North Island, New Zealand. He was single and while his file doesn’t record any medical or physical description of him it records his religion as Presbyterian. Also unfortunately the file doesn’t record where Ngore underwent his medical examination but it is recorded that he ‘attested’ and enlisted at Avondale Military Camp (near Auckland) New Zealand on 12 November 1914. On enlistment he joined, as a private No 16/400, the New Zealand Maori Contingent Infantry Battalion. For some reason his service reckons from 21 October 1914. His prior his prior military experience is recorded as being two years with the 81 Reg Taranaki Rifles. He would have been 20 years and 2 months on enlistment.
He left New Zealand on HMNZT 20 (‘Warrimoo’) with the 1st Maori (515 troops) on 14 February 1915 and disembarked Suez 26 March 1915 although his file doesn’t record this fact but the hard copy nominal does. (OC Troops Captain W T Pitt; Ship’s Master A M Edwin.) (See Private Albert Downes (16/508) summary for description in James Cowan’s book Maoris in the Great War for the departure from New Zealand of Ngore’s battalion. Ngore is listed in this book’s Roll of Honour.)
Ngore’s file is silent on when would have landed on Gallipoli. The Maori Contingent as with Private Downes on arrival at Anzac was attached to the New Zealand Mounted Brigade and was sent to No 1 Outpost, which became known as the “Maori Pa.” They were put to work enlarging the sap from the base of Walker’s ridge out to No 2 Outpost so that it would be wide enough to take mules. In early August 1915 the Maori Contingent including Ngore Mangaroa were involved in the battle of Sari Bair AKA Chunuk Bair.
On or about 11 August 1915 Ngore received a gunshot wound to his right ankle / leg and was sent to hospital at Anzac Cove. Fighting was particularly fierce at this time in the August Offensive and it would have taken a little time for Ngore to either get himself or be carried to Anzac Cove. He was transferred from hospital at Anzac to the SS Gilford Castle and then again to SS Andania on 15 August 1915 for reasons not stated on the file. At this time his wound is described as “slight.” SS Andania conveyed Ngore to Malta where he was initially admitted to St David’s hospital on 21 August 1915. He must have recuperated from the wound because by the start of September 1915 he was admitted to the Maori convalescent camp at Ghain Tuffhia, Malta. (Note there is a photo of this camp in Cowan.) However, by 22 December 1915 he was admitted to St Andrews Hospital and described as “dangerously ill” with pleurisy. Eight days later Ngore died of pleurisy following a gunshot wound to his right ankle on 30th Dec 1915 in St Andrews Hospital Malta. He was buried by Captain H Glew on 31 December 1915 in the Pieta Cemetery, Malta, No 2, Row 4C. His medals were sent to Kahu Mangaroa (GO) Kakahi, Main Trunk, on 4 October 1921.
Ngore was 21 years and 4 months of age at the time of his death.
The file details are:
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: Maori
Rank: Pvte
Surname: Mangaroa
Christian Name: Ngore William
No: 16/400
Occupation: Student
Religion: Presbyt
Place of Birth: Kawuki
Date of Birth: Aug 20 1894
Last New Zealand address: Kakaki
Last employer: G H Thompson Taumarunui
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Thompson Mangaroa / Mahia Mangaroa brothers and Mrs Kia H Keepa and Mrs te Akau sisters All at Taumarunui Legal NOK Kahu Mangaroa (ES) Kakahi Main Trunk Line
Medal action
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died of illness
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address T Mangaroa / M Mangaroa (since deceased) brothers Mrs K Keepa Kakani Hawika and Mrs te Akau Punga Punga Mamunui sisters
Service Medals issued
1. 1914 – 25 Star
2. British War Medal
3. Victory Medal
Service
Information shown in order as: date from; date to:
Country or Troopship: NZ: 21.10.14; 13.2.15
Country or Troopship: Foreign; 14.2.15
Wounds
Information shown in order as: Date; Where soldier located; Message and Remarks:
11.9.15; Malta; Ship Andania – slight
12.8.15; Anzac; Sent to hosp wnd
15.8.15; BLANK; Trans to SS Andania 15.8.15
21.8.15; Malta; Sent to Hosp 21.8.15
21.8.15; Malta; Adm to Hosp 21.8.15
2 or 1.9.15; Malta; Adm to Ghain Tuffhia Conv Camp Malta Dec 22nd (note date shown in other part of file is 1 Sept)
Sick
Information shown in order as: Date; Place; Message:
23.12.15; Malta; Dang ill St Andrews Hos pleurisy
28.12.15; Malta; Dang ill St Andrews Hos Dec 26th
AFB103 Died of pleurisy following GS Wnd ankle 30th Dec 1915 in St Andrews Hosp Malta (ent 30.3.17)
Died of sickness 867 1.1.16 Dang ill Dec 22nd now died of Pleurisy Dec 30th Malta
Grave sites reprts 14 Oct 15 Died of pleurisy Malta 30/12/15. Cap H Glew buried 31/12/15 M Pieta Cemetery Malta No 2 Row 4C
Adv re medals aut to Kahu Mangaroa (GO) Kakahi Main Trunk 4/10/21
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Mangaroa Ngore Wm
Reg No: 16/400
Roll No: 508722
Scroll despatched (Date): 9 JUL 1921
Plaque: 18 FEB 1922
Recipient and address: Kahu Mangaroa, Kakahi, Main Trunk
Written down left hand side “cert posted 5.10.22 GRB”
2 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number 16/400
Regiment or Corps NZ Maori Contingent
Rank Private
Name Mangaroa Ngore William
Enlisted (a) 21.10.14
Terms of Service (a) term of war
Service reckons from (a) 21.10.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; and Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
14/5/15; O/C; Sent To hospital wounded; Anzac; 12/8/15; B213 Report no 6 15/5/15
13/8/15; SS Gilford Castle; Transf to SS Andania; BLANK; 15/8/15; A36 A4512 GSW rt ankle
21/8/15; HS Andania; Sent to hospital; Malta; 21/8/15; Nom roll A6506 GSW leg
21/8/15; St Davids; Adm to hospital; Malta; Malta; A36 C3445 GSW ankle
4/9/15; St Davids; To Ghain Tufficha Conv Camp; Malta; 1/9/15; A36 C3654
23/12/15; C/O Malta; Dangerously ill at St Andrews Hosp; Malta; 22/12/15; Cable WB3999 pleurisy
31/12/15; C/O Malta; Died of pleurisy; Malta; 30/12/15; Cable WB4209 E5067
Signed N Fitz Herbert Major OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
3 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
NAME Mangaroa Ngore William
Regiment 1st Maori Congt
Died of wounds 30.12.15
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
NOTE: This form is very faded!
ATTESTATION OF
No 16/400
Name Ngore William Mangaroa
Regiment or Unit: NZ Maori Cont
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Te Rewa Ngore William Mangaroa
2 Where were you born? Kawuki, King Country New Zealand
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? Aug 20 1894
5 What is your trade or calling? Student
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Kakahi New Zealand
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes passed
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? G H Thompson Taumarunui
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? 81 Reg Taranaki Rifles
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. Yes the above regiment 2 years
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? I think so
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds?
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Have been and would be again
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Ngore William Mangaroa do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Ngore William Mangaroa
Signature of Witness Antoine Raipara
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Ngore William Mangaroa, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Avondale M C, NZ on this 12 day of November 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer L G Ashton Lieut
Reference source
Agency AABK
Series 18805
Accession W5544
Box / item 110
Record 0077423
Zack
Wayne
Information on Private David Matthews, 8/1800, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company 4th Reinforcements for you.
This file is 20 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are 7 main documents (1 to 7) of interest with the usual inserts on the original file. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
David Matthews was born in Wales on 13 February 1880.
He undertook his medical examination in Dunedin on 6 January 1915, enlisted on 7 January 1915 and he joined the Fourth Otago Infantry Battalion D Company 4th Reinforcements as a Private with the regimental number 8/1800. He attested on 12 January 1915 at Trentham. His service reckons from 11 January 1915.
His file lists two next of kin - his mother Elizabeth Matthews, 2 Gladys Terrace, Glyncorrwg, near Port Talbot, Glamorganshire, South Wales, Great Britain (who predeceased David) and his older brother W R Matthews of the same address. (Glyncorrwg is a village in the Afan Valley, South Wales and was once an important coal-mining centre.) Also listed on the file is Mrs Wildigg, 28 Keeling St Wolstanton, Stoke-on-Trent. Interestingly on one of the four History Sheets on file he also lists as next of kin the Rev H Jenkins, The Vicarage Glen Carrig (sp) Port Talbot. (I think the spelling of ‘Glyncorrwg’ is as how the form fillers heard the name pronounced hence the spelling variations of the name as ‘Glen Carrig’.)
David was single and a tailor by ‘occupation.’ Prior to enlisting he was living in Victoria Hotel, St Andrews Street Dunedin and working for M G Munroe, High St Dunedin. David underwent his medical examination on 6 January 1915 in Dunedin. His apparent age on enlistment was 34 years. He was 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighed 136 lbs, was of dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair and his religious profession was Congregational. His medical examination on enlistment was ‘normal’, including his teeth, which were described as “good.” He had no previous illnesses or fits. David Matthews was described by Major W A Fleming, Medical Officer on 6 January 1915 as “fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.”
David left New Zealand sailing on HMNZT No 21 (Willochra) on 17 April 1915, arriving Suez on 25 May 1915. OC Major Childs, Ship’s Master R Neville. This ship was one of three carrying the 4th Reinforcements (2,254 troops) to Egypt. (The others were the Knight Templar -No 22- and Waitoma -No 23.) Prior to leaving New Zealand he had been inoculated against typhoid on 28 February and 7 March 1915. He was vaccinated on board the Willochra on 26 April 1915. The Willochra arrived in Suez on 25 May 1915. These dates are the same as for Edwin William Slater 8/1838 who was also in the same company as David.
The Fourth Reinforcements including David Matthews didn’t stay long in Egypt because they arrived in Anzac Cove on 7 June 1915. For reasons not stated on the file David was posted to Otago Infantry Battalion 10th company on 8 June 1915. This was perhaps to fill the spaces in the 10th Company ranks created by the fighting to date.
Approximately eight weeks after landing David was wounded in the right thigh in August 1915, almost certainly in the attack on Chunuk Bair (although his file doesn’t state this), and he was transported to Malta, where he died in St Elmo Hospital from this wound on 13 August 1915. He was buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta.
He was 35 years and 6 months old.
The file details are:
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 8/1800
NAME Matthews David
Regiment D Company 4th Reinforcements
Died of wounds 13 August 1915
2 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: Otago Infantry Bn
Rank: Pte
Surname: Matthews
Christian Name: David
No: 8/1800
Occupation: Tailor
Religion: Congregat
Place of Birth: Wales
Date of Birth: 13.2.80
Last New Zealand address: Victoria Hotel, St Andrews St
Last employer: M G Munroe High St Dunedin
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Mother Elizabeth Matthews Glen Carrig (sp), South Wales Great Britain
Medal action
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address W R Matthews (EB) 2 Gladys Tce Glen Carrig (sp) nr Port Talbot S Wales
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Deceased
Medals to Mrs Elizabeth Matthews (M) 2 Gladys Tce Glyncorrwg, Port Talbot, Glamorganshire, S Wales crossed out
Service Medals issued
1. 1914 – 25 Star
2. British War Medal
3. Victory Medal
Receipt for plague and illegible? signed by K Gealy 26 York St, Cardiff, Wales. Reasons not known under correspondence
Service
Information shown in order as: Date from; Date to:
Country or Troopship: NZ; 11/1/15; 16.4.15
Country or Troopship: Foreign; 17.4.15; BLANK
Wounds
Information shown in order as: Date; Where soldier located, Message and remarks:
BLANK; BLANK; Wounded right thigh
14.8.15; BLANK; Died in St Elmo Hospital Malta from wounds received at Gallipoli 13.8.15 Buried at Malta
Died of wounds Cable 13/8/15 St Elmo Hospital Malta Aug 13th
List of NZ soldiers buried Pieta Cemetery Malta Ent 29.10.18 Buried
Recept for Plaque and Scroll Signed by K Gealy 26 York St Cardiff Wales Reason not known under correspondence. (Catherine Mary Gealy, as we know from David’s probate, was one of his sisters.)
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Matthews, David
Reg No 8/1800
Roll No 508947
Scroll despatched (Date) 17 JUN 1921
Plaque 3 FEB 1921
Recipient and address: Mrs E Matthews (M) (dead) 2 Gadlys Terrace Glen Carrig (sp), Port Talbot, Glamorganshire, Wales crossed out and Mr R Matthews ( written in – address the same as for mother
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 3.10.22. GLB”
Handwritten note:
Medals to Mrs E Matthews (M) 2 Gadlys Terrace Glyncoering (sp) (Glyncorrwg) Port Talbot Glamorganshire S Wales England
Note written on the file states: “Mother is deceased. Plaque and scroll receipt has been signed by K Gealy 26 York St Cardiff. Form should have been changed to notify ? as mother died.”
3 Military History Sheet
Note: Four of these forms exist.
No 8/1800
Name Matthews David
Information shown in order as: Country, From; To:
1 Service record: NZ; 11/1/15; 16.4.15
1 Service record: Foreign; 17.4.15; BLANK
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mother Mrs Elizabeth Matthews Glen Carrig (sp) South Wales Great Britain Glamorganshire
Intended place of residence on discharge: New Zealand
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 8/1800
NAME: Matthews, David
Regiment of Corps: Otago Infy
Rank: Private
Dates: 11/1/15
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
Note: Two of these forms exist – compilation follows
ATTESTATION OF
No 8/1800
Name Matthews David
Regiment or Unit: Otago Reg 4ths
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? David Matthews
2 Where were you born? Wales
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 13 Feb 1880
5 What is your trade or calling? Tailor
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Victoria Hotel St Andrews St
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Mr Munroe High St Dun
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Also written in “or inoculated” Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I David Matthews do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit David Matthews
Signature of Witness Looks like J Stroud(?)
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, David Matthews, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 12 day of January 1915
Signature of Attesting Officer T Gillman Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Matthews, David on Enlistment
Apparent age: 34 years NO months
Height: 5 feet 4 inches
Weight: 136 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 36 inches Maximum 37½ inches
Complexion: Dark
Colour of eyes: Brown
Colour of hair Black
Religious profession: Congregational
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6/
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear Good
Hearing: Left ear Good
Colour vision Good
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties?
Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Any previous illness No
Any fits No
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Jan 6 1915
SIGNED W A Fleming Major Medical Officer
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Matthews
Christian Name: David
Examined On 6 day of Jan, 1915
At Dunedin
Birthplace Town Wales
Country England
Declared age: 34 years
Trade or occupation Tailor
Height: 5 ft 4 in
Weight 136 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 36 in Maximum expansion 37½ in
Marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease: nil
Approved by W A Fleming Major Medical Officer
Enlisted on 7th day of Jan 1915, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: OIB
Regimental No: 8/1800
Date: 11/1/15
6 FORM NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form: Surname: Matthews Christian Name: David
Note: Two of these forms exist – compilation follows:
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE: Signature of Medical Officer:
BLANK; BLANK; Inoculated typhoid 28.2.15; Illegible
BLANK; BLANK; Inoculated typhoid 7.3.15; Illegible
Embarked HMNZT 21; 17/4/15; Vaccinated 26/4/15; Illegible
HMNZT 21; BLANK; BLANK; W K Fyffe
Died of wounds St Elmo Hosp Malta 13/8/15
7 Military History Sheet
Note: Four of these forms exist.
No 8/1800
Name Matthews D
5 Wounded: Died of wounds 13.8.15 (St Elmo Hospital Malta)
10 Name and address of next of kin: The Rev H Jenkins The Vicarage Glen Carrig (sp) Port Talbot
Intended place of residence on discharge: NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 8/1800
NAME: Matthews D
Regiment of Corps: 10th Coy Inf Battalion posted; 8.6.15
Died of wounds at St Elmo Hospital Malta; 13.8.15
Reference source:
Agency: AABK
Series: 18805
Accession: W5549
Box / item: 8
Record: 0079263
Zack
Information on Private David Matthews, 8/1800, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company 4th Reinforcements for you.
This file is 20 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are 7 main documents (1 to 7) of interest with the usual inserts on the original file. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file.
Overview
David Matthews was born in Wales on 13 February 1880.
He undertook his medical examination in Dunedin on 6 January 1915, enlisted on 7 January 1915 and he joined the Fourth Otago Infantry Battalion D Company 4th Reinforcements as a Private with the regimental number 8/1800. He attested on 12 January 1915 at Trentham. His service reckons from 11 January 1915.
His file lists two next of kin - his mother Elizabeth Matthews, 2 Gladys Terrace, Glyncorrwg, near Port Talbot, Glamorganshire, South Wales, Great Britain (who predeceased David) and his older brother W R Matthews of the same address. (Glyncorrwg is a village in the Afan Valley, South Wales and was once an important coal-mining centre.) Also listed on the file is Mrs Wildigg, 28 Keeling St Wolstanton, Stoke-on-Trent. Interestingly on one of the four History Sheets on file he also lists as next of kin the Rev H Jenkins, The Vicarage Glen Carrig (sp) Port Talbot. (I think the spelling of ‘Glyncorrwg’ is as how the form fillers heard the name pronounced hence the spelling variations of the name as ‘Glen Carrig’.)
David was single and a tailor by ‘occupation.’ Prior to enlisting he was living in Victoria Hotel, St Andrews Street Dunedin and working for M G Munroe, High St Dunedin. David underwent his medical examination on 6 January 1915 in Dunedin. His apparent age on enlistment was 34 years. He was 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighed 136 lbs, was of dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair and his religious profession was Congregational. His medical examination on enlistment was ‘normal’, including his teeth, which were described as “good.” He had no previous illnesses or fits. David Matthews was described by Major W A Fleming, Medical Officer on 6 January 1915 as “fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.”
David left New Zealand sailing on HMNZT No 21 (Willochra) on 17 April 1915, arriving Suez on 25 May 1915. OC Major Childs, Ship’s Master R Neville. This ship was one of three carrying the 4th Reinforcements (2,254 troops) to Egypt. (The others were the Knight Templar -No 22- and Waitoma -No 23.) Prior to leaving New Zealand he had been inoculated against typhoid on 28 February and 7 March 1915. He was vaccinated on board the Willochra on 26 April 1915. The Willochra arrived in Suez on 25 May 1915. These dates are the same as for Edwin William Slater 8/1838 who was also in the same company as David.
The Fourth Reinforcements including David Matthews didn’t stay long in Egypt because they arrived in Anzac Cove on 7 June 1915. For reasons not stated on the file David was posted to Otago Infantry Battalion 10th company on 8 June 1915. This was perhaps to fill the spaces in the 10th Company ranks created by the fighting to date.
Approximately eight weeks after landing David was wounded in the right thigh in August 1915, almost certainly in the attack on Chunuk Bair (although his file doesn’t state this), and he was transported to Malta, where he died in St Elmo Hospital from this wound on 13 August 1915. He was buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta.
He was 35 years and 6 months old.
The file details are:
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 8/1800
NAME Matthews David
Regiment D Company 4th Reinforcements
Died of wounds 13 August 1915
2 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: Otago Infantry Bn
Rank: Pte
Surname: Matthews
Christian Name: David
No: 8/1800
Occupation: Tailor
Religion: Congregat
Place of Birth: Wales
Date of Birth: 13.2.80
Last New Zealand address: Victoria Hotel, St Andrews St
Last employer: M G Munroe High St Dunedin
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Mother Elizabeth Matthews Glen Carrig (sp), South Wales Great Britain
Medal action
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address W R Matthews (EB) 2 Gladys Tce Glen Carrig (sp) nr Port Talbot S Wales
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Deceased
Medals to Mrs Elizabeth Matthews (M) 2 Gladys Tce Glyncorrwg, Port Talbot, Glamorganshire, S Wales crossed out
Service Medals issued
1. 1914 – 25 Star
2. British War Medal
3. Victory Medal
Receipt for plague and illegible? signed by K Gealy 26 York St, Cardiff, Wales. Reasons not known under correspondence
Service
Information shown in order as: Date from; Date to:
Country or Troopship: NZ; 11/1/15; 16.4.15
Country or Troopship: Foreign; 17.4.15; BLANK
Wounds
Information shown in order as: Date; Where soldier located, Message and remarks:
BLANK; BLANK; Wounded right thigh
14.8.15; BLANK; Died in St Elmo Hospital Malta from wounds received at Gallipoli 13.8.15 Buried at Malta
Died of wounds Cable 13/8/15 St Elmo Hospital Malta Aug 13th
List of NZ soldiers buried Pieta Cemetery Malta Ent 29.10.18 Buried
Recept for Plaque and Scroll Signed by K Gealy 26 York St Cardiff Wales Reason not known under correspondence. (Catherine Mary Gealy, as we know from David’s probate, was one of his sisters.)
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Matthews, David
Reg No 8/1800
Roll No 508947
Scroll despatched (Date) 17 JUN 1921
Plaque 3 FEB 1921
Recipient and address: Mrs E Matthews (M) (dead) 2 Gadlys Terrace Glen Carrig (sp), Port Talbot, Glamorganshire, Wales crossed out and Mr R Matthews (
written in – address the same as for mother Written down left hand side “Cert posted 3.10.22. GLB”
Handwritten note:
Medals to Mrs E Matthews (M) 2 Gadlys Terrace Glyncoering (sp) (Glyncorrwg) Port Talbot Glamorganshire S Wales England
Note written on the file states: “Mother is deceased. Plaque and scroll receipt has been signed by K Gealy 26 York St Cardiff. Form should have been changed to notify ? as mother died.”
3 Military History Sheet
Note: Four of these forms exist.
No 8/1800
Name Matthews David
Information shown in order as: Country, From; To:
1 Service record: NZ; 11/1/15; 16.4.15
1 Service record: Foreign; 17.4.15; BLANK
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mother Mrs Elizabeth Matthews Glen Carrig (sp) South Wales Great Britain Glamorganshire
Intended place of residence on discharge: New Zealand
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 8/1800
NAME: Matthews, David
Regiment of Corps: Otago Infy
Rank: Private
Dates: 11/1/15
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
Note: Two of these forms exist – compilation follows
ATTESTATION OF
No 8/1800
Name Matthews David
Regiment or Unit: Otago Reg 4ths
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? David Matthews
2 Where were you born? Wales
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 13 Feb 1880
5 What is your trade or calling? Tailor
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Victoria Hotel St Andrews St
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Mr Munroe High St Dun
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Also written in “or inoculated” Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I David Matthews do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit David Matthews
Signature of Witness Looks like J Stroud(?)
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, David Matthews, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Trentham, NZ on this 12 day of January 1915
Signature of Attesting Officer T Gillman Lieut
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Matthews, David on Enlistment
Apparent age: 34 years NO months
Height: 5 feet 4 inches
Weight: 136 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 36 inches Maximum 37½ inches
Complexion: Dark
Colour of eyes: Brown
Colour of hair Black
Religious profession: Congregational
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/6/
Sight: Left eye 6/6
Hearing: Right ear Good
Hearing: Left ear Good
Colour vision Good
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties?
Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Any previous illness No
Any fits No
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Jan 6 1915
SIGNED W A Fleming Major Medical Officer
5 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Matthews
Christian Name: David
Examined On 6 day of Jan, 1915
At Dunedin
Birthplace Town Wales
Country England
Declared age: 34 years
Trade or occupation Tailor
Height: 5 ft 4 in
Weight 136 lb
Chest measurement Minimum, 36 in Maximum expansion 37½ in
Marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease: nil
Approved by W A Fleming Major Medical Officer
Enlisted on 7th day of Jan 1915, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: OIB
Regimental No: 8/1800
Date: 11/1/15
6 FORM NO TITLE
Written down left hand side of form: Surname: Matthews Christian Name: David
Note: Two of these forms exist – compilation follows:
Information shown in order as: Station or Troopship; Date Arrival at the Station or of Embarkation; REMARKS ON NATURE OF DISEASE: Signature of Medical Officer:
BLANK; BLANK; Inoculated typhoid 28.2.15; Illegible
BLANK; BLANK; Inoculated typhoid 7.3.15; Illegible
Embarked HMNZT 21; 17/4/15; Vaccinated 26/4/15; Illegible
HMNZT 21; BLANK; BLANK; W K Fyffe
Died of wounds St Elmo Hosp Malta 13/8/15
7 Military History Sheet
Note: Four of these forms exist.
No 8/1800
Name Matthews D
5 Wounded: Died of wounds 13.8.15 (St Elmo Hospital Malta)
10 Name and address of next of kin: The Rev H Jenkins The Vicarage Glen Carrig (sp) Port Talbot
Intended place of residence on discharge: NZ
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE OF No 8/1800
NAME: Matthews D
Regiment of Corps: 10th Coy Inf Battalion posted; 8.6.15
Died of wounds at St Elmo Hospital Malta; 13.8.15
Reference source:
Agency: AABK
Series: 18805
Accession: W5549
Box / item: 8
Record: 0079263
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Information on Lieut Vincent Fosbery Nancarrow, 7/688, 8th (South Canterbury) Mounted Rifles for you.
Two files exist for this man - a one page original file with inserts, and a 28-page file – both photocopy printouts from microfilm. In total there are 11 documents (1 to 11) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations / spellings are as recorded on the file.
I have a photo of this man, which I will send you.
Overview
Vincent Fosbery Nancarrow was born in Greymouth, New Zealand on 7 October 1892. (Greymouth today is the largest town in the West Coast region on the South Island of New Zealand.)
Vincent underwent his medical examination on 2 and 20 October 1914 (place not specified) and attested at Timaru on 19 October 1914. He enlisted on 20 October 1914 at Trentham in the 8th Squadron, (South Canterbury) Mounted Rifles as a Lieut with regimental number 7/688. His service reckons from 20 October 1914.
Vincent’s stated prior military experience had been gained as a member of the Christ’s College (Christchurch NZ) Military Cadets for a period of six years. According to his file when he left school he joined the territorials and he moved up the ranks from 2nd Lieutenant in August 1911 to Lieutenant, after passing the examination, on 30 March 1912. While his promotion to Lieutenant was not initially supported, for reasons not stated, it is clear from the New Zealand Gazette, entry of 10th December 1914 that he was confirmed in the position.
Vincent’s apparent age on enlistment was 22 years. He was a farmer by ‘occupation’ and prior to enlisting he worked for Mr McLean, Mt Hutt, Methven, South Island New Zealand. Vincent was single. His legal next of kin is recorded as his mother. Phillipa Ann Nancarrow, 20 Armagh Street, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand.
Vincent’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 11½ inches tall and weighed 161 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.” His complexion was fair; his colour of eyes blue, and colour of hair light brown. His religious profession was Church of England.
While his departure from New Zealand is not recorded on the file it is almost certain to be on one of the three transports: Verdala (HMNZT No 13), Willochra (HMNZT No 14) or the Knight of Garter (HMNZT No 15) carrying the 2nd reinforcements, which left New Zealand on 14 December 1914 and arrived at Suez on 28 January 1915.
Vincent’s files unfortunately do not state when he arrived on Gallipoli but on 9 July 1915 he was admitted to 1 Australian Casualty Clearing Station at Anzac Cove suffering from heatstroke and on the same day he was transferred to the fleetsweeper. On 14 July 1915 he is reported as disembarking in Malta suffering from influenza and his condition was described as “slightly sick.” However, 21 days after landing at Malta he died of enteric on 4 August 1915. He was buried at Pieta Military Cemetery, Grave No 1 Row 5B.
He was 22 years, 9 months on his death.
The file details are:
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 7/688
NAME Nancarrow, Vincent Fosbery
Regiment Canterbury Mounted Rifles
2 Extract from New Zealand Gazette, 23rd November 1911
Appointments, Promotions, Transfers, Resignations and Retirements of Territorial Force Officers
Defence Office
Wellington 10th November, 1911
His Excellency the Governor has been please to approve of the appointments, promotions, transfers, resignations and retirements of the undermentioned Territorial Force Officers:
8th (South Canterbury) Mounted Rifles
Vincent Fosbery Nancarrow, Esq, to be 2nd Lieutenant to complete establishment. Dated 9th August 1911.
Signed
J Carroll
For Minister of Defence
3 NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE FORCES APPOINTMENT OF TERRITORIAL OFFICER
Corps: 8th (South Canterbury) Mounted Rifles
Name (Surname to be followed by Christian Name in full. And to be printed in Roman letters): NANCARROW, Vincent Fosbery
Present Military Rank (if any) BLANK
Date of Birth: Oct 7th 1892 – 18½
Occupation: Sheep farming
Rank to which recommended: 2nd Lieutenant
If passed the necessary Examination for Rank to which recommend, and date of passing. BLANK
Previous Military Experience (if any): 6 years in Christ’s College Cadets
Recommendation for first Appointment: The gentleman named in Column 1 being in my opinion a fit and proper person to fill the vacancy existing in the above-named corps, I recommend the appointment be made.
Note: Handwritten note states: “Recommended R A Chaffey Colonel 12/8/11”
Signed E B Millton Lt Col
Date: 9 August 1911
Forwarded and recommended Colonel Hawkins Commanding Canterbury District
Dated 15 August 1911
Signature of person named in collum 1: V F Nancarrow
4 New Zealand Military Forces Miliary Examinations
Result of examination of an officer of the New Zealand Forces
Place and Date of Examination: Orari, (Christchurch New Zealand) 30.3.1912
Rank at Date of Examination: 2nd Lieutenant
Name in full: Nancarrow, V F 8th (South Canterbury) Mtd Rifles
Rank for which examined: Lieutenant
Result and Remarks: P
Signed J Gethin Hughes, Major
Wellington 4 July 1912
5 Extract from New Zealand Gazette, 30th January 1913
Appointments, Promotions, Transfers, and Resignations of Territorial Force Officers
Department of Defence
Wellington, 23rd January 1913
His Excellency the Governor has been please to approve of the appointments, promotions, transfers, and resignations of the undermentioned Territorial Force Officers:
8th (South Canterbury) Mounted Rifles
The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants. Dated 4th January 1913:
Vincent Fosbery Nancarrow, to complete establishment.
NOTE: A number of other forms on the file refer to the same issue; eg a handwritten Minute-Sheet no 97, dated 23/11/11, Return of Officers for the week ending 4 January 1913 and signed by Major Pinwill and dated 8/1/1913, Letter dated 16 Nov 1912, Letter V S Smyth Col, dated October 15 1912 and one from D C Spencer-Smith, Captain, dated 13 Sept 1912 stating that the “promotion of 2nd Lieutenant Nancarrow is not recommended and this should be endorsed by the Brigadier & the O/C District.”
6 HQ Letter
District Headquarters
New Zealand Military Forces
Headquarters
New Zealand Military Forces
WELLINGTON
Subject: Return of Officers recommended for promotion
I forward herewithe Return of Officers
Recommended for promotion in accordance with D.II/2741/3324
AMS cated 13th June, 1912, for the week ending MARCH 1st 1913.
Present Rank: 2nd Lieut V F Nancarrow
Regiment 8th (SC) Mounted Rifles)
Rank to which recommended: Lieut
Remarks: To fill existing vacancies
(SG) W R Pinwill, Major G S
Officer Commanding Canty District
3 March
7 Extract from New Zealand Gazette, 10th December 1914
New Zealand Expeditionary Force (2nd Reinforcement)
Department of Defence
Wellington 8th December 1914
His Excellency the Governor has been please to approve of the following appointments of officers to the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (2nd Reinforcements) with the ranks set against their respective names, and, in cases in which an officer holds in his permanent unit of the Territorial Force a rank different from the rank here set against his name, to approve that he shall hold such latter rank temporarily during the period of his employment with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, and with effect from 21st November, 1914:
Canterbury Mounted Rifle Regiment
Lieutenant Vincent Fosbery Nancarrow, 8th (South Canterbury) Mounted Rifles.
H D Bell
For Minister of Defence
8 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
Note: This form is typed mostly
No 7/688
Name Vincent Fosbery Nancarrow
Regiment or Unit: CMR
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Vincent Fosbery Nancarrow
2 Where were you born? Greymouth
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? October 7th 1892
5 What is your trade or calling? Farmer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Mt Hutt Methven
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Mr McLean Mt Hutt Methven
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? Yes 8th (South Canterbury) Mtd Rifles
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes Methven
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Vincent Fosbery Nancarrow do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit V F Nancarrow Lieut
Signature of Witness S W Nicholls Capt
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Vincent Fosbery Nancarrow, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Timaru, NZ on this 19th day of October 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer S C P Nicholls Capt
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Vincent Fosbery Nancarrow on Enlistment
Apparent age: 22 years NO months
Height: 5 feet 11½ inches
Weight: 161 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 35 inches Maximum 38 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Light brown
Religious profession: C of E
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/9 nearly
Sight: Left eye 6/9 nearly
Hearing: Right ear Good
Hearing: Left ear Good
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
None
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Oct 2 1914
SIGNED C E illegible Lt Col NZMR Medical Officer
9 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Nancarrow
Christian Name: Vincent Fosbery
Examined On: 20th day of October, 1914
At: BLANK
Birthplace Town: Greymouth
Country: NZ
Declared age: 22 yrs years
Trade or occupation: Farmer
Height: 5 ft 11 ½ in
Weight 161 lb
Chest measurement: Minimum, 35 in Maximum expansion 38 in
Enlisted on 20th day of Oct 1914, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: Canty Mtd Rifles
Regimental No: 7/688
Date: 20/10/14
10 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number: 7/688
Regiment or Corps: Canterbury Mtd Rifles 8th
Rank: Lieut Name Nancarrow Vincent Fosbery
Enlisted (a) 20.10.14
Terms of Service (a) Period of war
Service reckons from (a) 20.10.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
11.7.15; 1st Aust CCS; Admtd Heatstroke; Anzac; 9.7.15; A36 C2540
BLANK; BLANK; Transf to fleetsweeper; Anzac; 9.7.15; A36 C2540
14.7.15; C in C Malta; Admtd Influenza; Malta; 14.7.15; Extract cable from Malta A1140
7.8.15; C in C Malta; Died of enteric; Malta; 4.8.15; Ext cable WB824 from C at Malta 7/8/15 A2441
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for AAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Stamped FILE 15 NOV 1915 C.A.M
11 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: CMR
Rank: Lieut
Surname: Nancarrow
Christian Name: Vincent Fosbery
No: 7/688
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: C of E
Place of Birth: Greymouth
Date of Birth: 7.10.92
Last New Zealand address: Mt Hutt Methven
Last employer: Mr McLean Mt Hutt Methven
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Phillipa Ann Nancarrow (Mother) 20 Armagh Street ChCh
Medal action
Rank on discharge: Lieut
Reg No: 7/688
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died of sickness
Legatee and address: Written: No evidence of Will
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mrs P A Nancarrow 20 Armagh St ChCh
Service Medals issued:
1. 1914 – 15 Star
2. British War Medal
3. Victory Medal
FORM STAMPED “MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 17 NOV 1923”
Service
Information shown in order as: Date from; Date to:
Country or Troopship: NZ; 20.10.14; 14.12.14
Country or Troopship: Foreign; 14.12.14; BLANK
Sick
Information shown in order as: Date; Where soldier located; Message and Remarks:
8.8.15; Malta; Disembarked 14-20 July, slightly sick
12.8.15; Malta; Died enteric fever 4 August 1915
AFB103 Ent HS 28.8.16: Died of enteric at Malta Aug 4th 1915
Died of sickness 12.8.15 Malta Died of enteric fever 4th Aug 1915
Burial Buried Pieta Cemetery Grave No 1 Row 5B
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF No 7/688 Vincent Fosbery Nancarrow
Regiment or Corp: CMR
Rank: Lieut
Date: 20.10.14
Authority for Entry: Hardy Capt
Adv re medals auth to Mrs P A Nancarrow 20 Armagh St Ch Ch 10.10.21
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Nancarrow Vincent Fosbery
Reg No 7/688
Roll No 509627
Scroll despatched (Date) 24 JUN 1921
Plaque 10? FEB 1922
Recipient and address: Mrs P A Nancarrow 20 Armagh St Chch
Written on top left hand side “Cert posted 4.10.22”
Reference sources
One
Agency: AABK
Series: 18805
Accession: W5549
Box / item: 67
Record: 0085179
Two
Original Paper Personnel File:
Agency: AABK
Series: 18805
Accession: W5568
Box / item: 54
Record: 0136171
Zack
Information on Lieut Vincent Fosbery Nancarrow, 7/688, 8th (South Canterbury) Mounted Rifles for you.
Two files exist for this man - a one page original file with inserts, and a 28-page file – both photocopy printouts from microfilm. In total there are 11 documents (1 to 11) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations / spellings are as recorded on the file.
I have a photo of this man, which I will send you.
Overview
Vincent Fosbery Nancarrow was born in Greymouth, New Zealand on 7 October 1892. (Greymouth today is the largest town in the West Coast region on the South Island of New Zealand.)
Vincent underwent his medical examination on 2 and 20 October 1914 (place not specified) and attested at Timaru on 19 October 1914. He enlisted on 20 October 1914 at Trentham in the 8th Squadron, (South Canterbury) Mounted Rifles as a Lieut with regimental number 7/688. His service reckons from 20 October 1914.
Vincent’s stated prior military experience had been gained as a member of the Christ’s College (Christchurch NZ) Military Cadets for a period of six years. According to his file when he left school he joined the territorials and he moved up the ranks from 2nd Lieutenant in August 1911 to Lieutenant, after passing the examination, on 30 March 1912. While his promotion to Lieutenant was not initially supported, for reasons not stated, it is clear from the New Zealand Gazette, entry of 10th December 1914 that he was confirmed in the position.
Vincent’s apparent age on enlistment was 22 years. He was a farmer by ‘occupation’ and prior to enlisting he worked for Mr McLean, Mt Hutt, Methven, South Island New Zealand. Vincent was single. His legal next of kin is recorded as his mother. Phillipa Ann Nancarrow, 20 Armagh Street, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand.
Vincent’s medical description on enlistment was that he was 5 feet 11½ inches tall and weighed 161 lb. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.” His complexion was fair; his colour of eyes blue, and colour of hair light brown. His religious profession was Church of England.
While his departure from New Zealand is not recorded on the file it is almost certain to be on one of the three transports: Verdala (HMNZT No 13), Willochra (HMNZT No 14) or the Knight of Garter (HMNZT No 15) carrying the 2nd reinforcements, which left New Zealand on 14 December 1914 and arrived at Suez on 28 January 1915.
Vincent’s files unfortunately do not state when he arrived on Gallipoli but on 9 July 1915 he was admitted to 1 Australian Casualty Clearing Station at Anzac Cove suffering from heatstroke and on the same day he was transferred to the fleetsweeper. On 14 July 1915 he is reported as disembarking in Malta suffering from influenza and his condition was described as “slightly sick.” However, 21 days after landing at Malta he died of enteric on 4 August 1915. He was buried at Pieta Military Cemetery, Grave No 1 Row 5B.
He was 22 years, 9 months on his death.
The file details are:
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 7/688
NAME Nancarrow, Vincent Fosbery
Regiment Canterbury Mounted Rifles
2 Extract from New Zealand Gazette, 23rd November 1911
Appointments, Promotions, Transfers, Resignations and Retirements of Territorial Force Officers
Defence Office
Wellington 10th November, 1911
His Excellency the Governor has been please to approve of the appointments, promotions, transfers, resignations and retirements of the undermentioned Territorial Force Officers:
8th (South Canterbury) Mounted Rifles
Vincent Fosbery Nancarrow, Esq, to be 2nd Lieutenant to complete establishment. Dated 9th August 1911.
Signed
J Carroll
For Minister of Defence
3 NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE FORCES APPOINTMENT OF TERRITORIAL OFFICER
Corps: 8th (South Canterbury) Mounted Rifles
Name (Surname to be followed by Christian Name in full. And to be printed in Roman letters): NANCARROW, Vincent Fosbery
Present Military Rank (if any) BLANK
Date of Birth: Oct 7th 1892 – 18½
Occupation: Sheep farming
Rank to which recommended: 2nd Lieutenant
If passed the necessary Examination for Rank to which recommend, and date of passing. BLANK
Previous Military Experience (if any): 6 years in Christ’s College Cadets
Recommendation for first Appointment: The gentleman named in Column 1 being in my opinion a fit and proper person to fill the vacancy existing in the above-named corps, I recommend the appointment be made.
Note: Handwritten note states: “Recommended R A Chaffey Colonel 12/8/11”
Signed E B Millton Lt Col
Date: 9 August 1911
Forwarded and recommended Colonel Hawkins Commanding Canterbury District
Dated 15 August 1911
Signature of person named in collum 1: V F Nancarrow
4 New Zealand Military Forces Miliary Examinations
Result of examination of an officer of the New Zealand Forces
Place and Date of Examination: Orari, (Christchurch New Zealand) 30.3.1912
Rank at Date of Examination: 2nd Lieutenant
Name in full: Nancarrow, V F 8th (South Canterbury) Mtd Rifles
Rank for which examined: Lieutenant
Result and Remarks: P
Signed J Gethin Hughes, Major
Wellington 4 July 1912
5 Extract from New Zealand Gazette, 30th January 1913
Appointments, Promotions, Transfers, and Resignations of Territorial Force Officers
Department of Defence
Wellington, 23rd January 1913
His Excellency the Governor has been please to approve of the appointments, promotions, transfers, and resignations of the undermentioned Territorial Force Officers:
8th (South Canterbury) Mounted Rifles
The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants. Dated 4th January 1913:
Vincent Fosbery Nancarrow, to complete establishment.
NOTE: A number of other forms on the file refer to the same issue; eg a handwritten Minute-Sheet no 97, dated 23/11/11, Return of Officers for the week ending 4 January 1913 and signed by Major Pinwill and dated 8/1/1913, Letter dated 16 Nov 1912, Letter V S Smyth Col, dated October 15 1912 and one from D C Spencer-Smith, Captain, dated 13 Sept 1912 stating that the “promotion of 2nd Lieutenant Nancarrow is not recommended and this should be endorsed by the Brigadier & the O/C District.”
6 HQ Letter
District Headquarters
New Zealand Military Forces
Headquarters
New Zealand Military Forces
WELLINGTON
Subject: Return of Officers recommended for promotion
I forward herewithe Return of Officers
Recommended for promotion in accordance with D.II/2741/3324
AMS cated 13th June, 1912, for the week ending MARCH 1st 1913.
Present Rank: 2nd Lieut V F Nancarrow
Regiment 8th (SC) Mounted Rifles)
Rank to which recommended: Lieut
Remarks: To fill existing vacancies
(SG) W R Pinwill, Major G S
Officer Commanding Canty District
3 March
7 Extract from New Zealand Gazette, 10th December 1914
New Zealand Expeditionary Force (2nd Reinforcement)
Department of Defence
Wellington 8th December 1914
His Excellency the Governor has been please to approve of the following appointments of officers to the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (2nd Reinforcements) with the ranks set against their respective names, and, in cases in which an officer holds in his permanent unit of the Territorial Force a rank different from the rank here set against his name, to approve that he shall hold such latter rank temporarily during the period of his employment with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, and with effect from 21st November, 1914:
Canterbury Mounted Rifle Regiment
Lieutenant Vincent Fosbery Nancarrow, 8th (South Canterbury) Mounted Rifles.
H D Bell
For Minister of Defence
8 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
Note: This form is typed mostly
No 7/688
Name Vincent Fosbery Nancarrow
Regiment or Unit: CMR
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Vincent Fosbery Nancarrow
2 Where were you born? Greymouth
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? October 7th 1892
5 What is your trade or calling? Farmer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Mt Hutt Methven
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Mr McLean Mt Hutt Methven
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? Yes 8th (South Canterbury) Mtd Rifles
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes Methven
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Vincent Fosbery Nancarrow do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit V F Nancarrow Lieut
Signature of Witness S W Nicholls Capt
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Vincent Fosbery Nancarrow, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Timaru, NZ on this 19th day of October 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer S C P Nicholls Capt
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Vincent Fosbery Nancarrow on Enlistment
Apparent age: 22 years NO months
Height: 5 feet 11½ inches
Weight: 161 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 35 inches Maximum 38 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Light brown
Religious profession: C of E
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye 6/9 nearly
Sight: Left eye 6/9 nearly
Hearing: Right ear Good
Hearing: Left ear Good
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
None
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Oct 2 1914
SIGNED C E illegible Lt Col NZMR Medical Officer
9 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Nancarrow
Christian Name: Vincent Fosbery
Examined On: 20th day of October, 1914
At: BLANK
Birthplace Town: Greymouth
Country: NZ
Declared age: 22 yrs years
Trade or occupation: Farmer
Height: 5 ft 11 ½ in
Weight 161 lb
Chest measurement: Minimum, 35 in Maximum expansion 38 in
Enlisted on 20th day of Oct 1914, at Trentham
Joined on enlistment: Canty Mtd Rifles
Regimental No: 7/688
Date: 20/10/14
10 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number: 7/688
Regiment or Corps: Canterbury Mtd Rifles 8th
Rank: Lieut Name Nancarrow Vincent Fosbery
Enlisted (a) 20.10.14
Terms of Service (a) Period of war
Service reckons from (a) 20.10.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, causalities &c active service as reported on Army Form B 213, Army Form A33 and in other official documents; Place of casualty; Date of Casualty; Remarks Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
11.7.15; 1st Aust CCS; Admtd Heatstroke; Anzac; 9.7.15; A36 C2540
BLANK; BLANK; Transf to fleetsweeper; Anzac; 9.7.15; A36 C2540
14.7.15; C in C Malta; Admtd Influenza; Malta; 14.7.15; Extract cable from Malta A1140
7.8.15; C in C Malta; Died of enteric; Malta; 4.8.15; Ext cable WB824 from C at Malta 7/8/15 A2441
Signed N Fitz Herbert CAPT OC Records Section New Zealand for AAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Stamped FILE 15 NOV 1915 C.A.M
11 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: CMR
Rank: Lieut
Surname: Nancarrow
Christian Name: Vincent Fosbery
No: 7/688
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: C of E
Place of Birth: Greymouth
Date of Birth: 7.10.92
Last New Zealand address: Mt Hutt Methven
Last employer: Mr McLean Mt Hutt Methven
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Phillipa Ann Nancarrow (Mother) 20 Armagh Street ChCh
Medal action
Rank on discharge: Lieut
Reg No: 7/688
Casualty or reason for discharge: Died of sickness
Legatee and address: Written: No evidence of Will
Legal next of kin, relationship and address: Mrs P A Nancarrow 20 Armagh St ChCh
Service Medals issued:
1. 1914 – 15 Star
2. British War Medal
3. Victory Medal
FORM STAMPED “MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 17 NOV 1923”
Service
Information shown in order as: Date from; Date to:
Country or Troopship: NZ; 20.10.14; 14.12.14
Country or Troopship: Foreign; 14.12.14; BLANK
Sick
Information shown in order as: Date; Where soldier located; Message and Remarks:
8.8.15; Malta; Disembarked 14-20 July, slightly sick
12.8.15; Malta; Died enteric fever 4 August 1915
AFB103 Ent HS 28.8.16: Died of enteric at Malta Aug 4th 1915
Died of sickness 12.8.15 Malta Died of enteric fever 4th Aug 1915
Burial Buried Pieta Cemetery Grave No 1 Row 5B
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF No 7/688 Vincent Fosbery Nancarrow
Regiment or Corp: CMR
Rank: Lieut
Date: 20.10.14
Authority for Entry: Hardy Capt
Adv re medals auth to Mrs P A Nancarrow 20 Armagh St Ch Ch 10.10.21
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name Nancarrow Vincent Fosbery
Reg No 7/688
Roll No 509627
Scroll despatched (Date) 24 JUN 1921
Plaque 10? FEB 1922
Recipient and address: Mrs P A Nancarrow 20 Armagh St Chch
Written on top left hand side “Cert posted 4.10.22”
Reference sources
One
Agency: AABK
Series: 18805
Accession: W5549
Box / item: 67
Record: 0085179
Two
Original Paper Personnel File:
Agency: AABK
Series: 18805
Accession: W5568
Box / item: 54
Record: 0136171
Zack
Wayne
Information on Gunner Allan Joseph Strawbridge, 2/567, New Zealand Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Headquarters for you.
This file is 21 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are 10 main documents (1 to 10) of interest with the usual inserts on the original file. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file. There is some confusion as to his enlistment age, rank and the nature of his death on Malta.
Overview
Allan Joseph Strawbridge, a Main Body man, was born in Cambridge, North Island New Zealand in 1891 – no day or month provided. (Stowers in Bloody Gallipoli page 364, records Allan’s date of birth as 30 June 1891.)
Allan underwent his medical examination on 18 August 1914 at Auckland and he attested and enlisted the same day. On enlistment he joined the New Zealand Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Headquarters as a Gunner with regimental number 2/567. His service reckons from 18 August 1914. Allan’s stated prior military experience had been gained as a member of the 4th Waikato. Interestingly his file in a couple of places describes his rank as ‘Sergeant Major’ but this is also crossed out and the rank “Gunner” put in place. Perhaps he was a Sergeant Major in the 4th Waikato territorial service but his file provides no insight into this rank.
Allan’s age is described on the file, as “apparent age on enlistment: 20 years 3 months old “and “declared age on enlistment: 23 years.” If he was born in 1891 it is more likely that his age would have been closer to 24 years than 20 years. He was single and a farmer living and working in Cambridge. His legal next of kin is recorded as his mother Mrs Strawbridge, River Road, Horsham Downs, Hamilton.
Allan was described on enlistment as being, 5 ft 9 in tall and he weighed 158 lb. His complexion was described as fair and he had blue eyes, fair hair and his stated religious profession was Presbyterian. His medical examination revealed that he was “normal” and he had no distinctive marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.” On 18 August 1914, A C Purchas, Medical Officer, declared him “fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.”
Allan left Wellington, New Zealand on HMNZT No 10 (Arawa) with the Main Body (8,444 troops) on 16 October 1914 and on his arrival in Alexandria (3 December 1914). (Arawa: O/C Troops Lieut Col G N Johnstone, RA, Ship’s Master H Clyden.) He was inoculated against typhoid on the 19 and 29 November 1914 while on his way to Egypt.
In Egypt on 17 December 1914 Allan completed the New Expeditionary Force’s short form of will in which he left Roy Strawbridge, son of Frederick Strawbridge a violin and all of his effects.
While his file is silent on when he would have landed in Gallipoli on 3 October 1915 he was sent to hospital at Anzac and from here was sent to Malta where he was admitted to St Patrick’s hospital on 10 October 1915 suffering from what was described as malaria. On 21 October 1915 his condition was described as “dangerous” and yet by 2 November 1915 he was removed form the dangerous list and pronounced out of danger. However, by 3 December 1915 he was described as seriously ill with enteric and shortly after Christmas 1915 (27 December) Allan died of pernicious anaemia and was buried in Pieta Cemetery. (Pernicious anaemia I gather is caused by a vitamin B12 deficiency.) The death notification of file records that he died of enteric and yet in a letter to Allan’s mother dated 6 March 1916 it is described again as pernicious anaemia.
File details are:
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: FA 2nd Bdge Hqrs
Rank: ‘Sgt Major’ crossed out and ‘Gnr‘ put in
Surname: Strawbridge
Christian Name: Allan Joseph
No: 2/657
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: Presbyterian
Place of Birth: Cambridge
Date of Birth: 1891
Last New Zealand address: Cambridge
Last employer: BLANK
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Mrs Strawbridge (mother) River Td Horsham Downs Hamilton (Cambridge crossed out)
Medal action
Surname: Strawbridge
Christian names: Allan
Rank at death: Gnr
Highest rank held:
Reg No: 2/567
Casualty or reason for discharge: D of sickness
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address: Mrs Strawbridge (M) River Road Horsham Downs Hamilton (5.9.21) Cambridge crossed out
Service Medals issued:
1. 1914 – 15 Star
2. British War Medal
3. Victory Medal
Stamped MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 5 OCT 1923
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Strawbridge Allan
Reg No: 2/567
Roll No: 512629
Scroll despatched (Date): 8? Jul 1921
Plaque: 15 Nov 1921
Recipient and address: Mrs E Strawbridge address above
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 13.11.22 GLB”
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Strawbridge Allan No 2/567
Regiment or Corp: FA
Rank: Sergt Major
Date: 18.8.14
Service
NZ: from 18.8.14 to 16.10.14
Foreign: from 16.10.14
Sick
488 26.10.15 Malta Dangerously ill enteric
534 8/11/15 Pronounced out of danger Nov 2nd
711 Malta 4.12.15 Malta St Patrick’s Hosp seriously ill, enteric 3.12.15
AFB103 Died of pernicious anaemia Malta 27.12.15
BR9/2 Buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta
Died of sickness Malta 851 – 30.12.15 Died at Malta from enteric Dec 27 1915
Medals to Mrs Strawbridge (mother) address above. Note hand written statement: “Medals to mother under instruction from Public Trustees signed PMG 11.1.21.”
2 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number: 2/657
Regiment or Corps: NZ Fd Artillery 2nd Bde Hqrts
Rank: Gunner
Name: Strawbridge Allan
Enlisted: (a) 18.8.14
Terms of Service: (a) period of war
Service reckons from: (a) 18.8.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; place of casualty; date of casualty; Remarks
Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
10.10.15; O/C 2 Bde; Sent to hospital; Anzac; 3.10.15; B213
26.10.15; St Patrick’s; Admitted St Patrick’s Hosp; Malta; 10.10.15; Malaria A36 C4164
23.10.15; Commandant; Placed on dangerous list; Malta; 21.10.15; WB2334 A15639
4.11.15; Commandant; Removed from dangerous list; Malta; 2.11.15; Cable WB2622 A16992
28.12.15; SMO St Patrick’s; Died of pernicious anaemia; Malta; 27.12.15; AFW3034 F734
Stamped:
Signed N Fitz Herbert Major OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Entered on history sheet BT 28.3.17
3 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
Note: Two of these forms exist
No 2/567
Name Strawbridge Allan
Regiment or Unit: NZFA
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Allan Strawbridge
2 Where were you born? Cambridge
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 1891
5 What is your trade or calling? Farmer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Cambridge
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Cambridge
10 Are you married? No Mother Mrs J Strawbridge Cambridge
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? 4th Waikato
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Strawbridge Allan do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Allan Strawbridge
Signature of Witness A N Boyd
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Allan Strawbridge, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Auckland, NZ on this 18th day of August 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer G L (illegible), Captain
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Allan Strawbridge on Enlistment
Apparent age: 20 years 3 months
Height: 5 feet 9 inches
Weight: 11 st 4 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 34 inches Maximum 36 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Fair
Religious profession: (Presby)
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. No
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye Normal
Sight: Left eye Normal
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Fit
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
18.8. 1914
SIGNED A C Purchas Medical Officer
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Strawbridge
Christian Name: Allan
Examined On: 18th day of August, 1914
At: Auckland
Birthplace Town: Cambridge
Country: NZ
Declared age: 23 years
Trade or occupation: Farmer
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Weight 158 lb
Chest measurement: Minimum, 34 in Maximum expansion 36 in
Physical development: Normal
Small pox marks: Nil
Vaccination marks Arm Right Left Number BLANK
When inoculated: 19/11/14 and 29/11/14
Marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease: Nil
Enlisted on 18th day of August 1914, at Auckland
Joined on enlistment: NZFA
Regimental No: 2/567
Date: 18/8/14
5 EF Form No 33 NEW ZEALAND MILITARY FORCES
Typed mostly
Record No 2/567
Certified that it appears by an official telegram received at this Office that No 2/567 SERGEANT MAJOR (rank)
ALLEN STRAWBRIDGE (note spelling of first name)
(Name)
Of the NEW ZEALAND FIELD ARTILLERY, New Zealand
(Unit)
Expeditionary Force DIED OF ENTERIC
At MALTA, ST PATRICK’S HOSPITAL
(Place)
on the TWENTYSEVENTH day of DECEMBER 1915
A G Valentine
Lieut Colonel
Adjutant General
Dated at Headquarters, New Zealand Military Forces, Wellington
This TWENTYTHIRD day of MAY 1916
The Public Trustee
Public Trust Office
WELLINGTON
6 Short Form of Will
Note: The following Will is typed
13
Short Form of Will
In the event of my death I give to –
Roy Strawbridge
Son of
Frederick Strawbridge
my violin
and I give to – Roy Strawbridge
all of my
effects and
belongings
Signature Allan Strawbridge
Date Dec 17 1914
Certified a true copy of page 13 in Pay Book of
2/567 Gunner: Allan Strawbridge.
N Fitzherbert Major
Office in Charge New Zealand Records Section
Third Echelon GHQ MEF
14th February 1916
7 Letter
Note: This letter is typed
2/657
8th May ‘20
Messrs Lundon & Walshe
Solicitors
CAMBRIDGE
Dear Sirs
RE 2/567 – Allan Strawbridge Dec’d – Medals
Adverting to your memo of the 1st March 1918, it is now desired to point out that the above named deceased soldier, had he lived, would be entitled to the:
“1914 Star
British War Medal and
Victory Medal”
It is noted that you state you are acting for Mr Fred Strawbridge (one of the beneficiaries under the Will).
The copy will in this office, executed on 17th Dec 1914 bequeaths to “Roy Strawbridge son of Frederick Strawbridge my violin,” and to “Roy Strawbridge, all of my effects and belongings.”
Is this the Will that has been provided? If so, please advise me who the “Roy Strawbridge” mentioned in Residuary legatee is, and also let me know his address.
If on the other hand, there is a later Will, please forward me a copy thereof as it is essential in order to determine to whom the above medals are to be sent.
Yours faithfully
Illegible
Officer I/C Base Records
R5/AT
8 Letter
Note: This letter is typed
2/567 BASE RECORDS
6th March 1916
Mrs Strawbridge
CAMBRIDGE
Dear Madam,
RE 2/567 SGT-MAJOR ALLEN STRAWBRIDGE
I have to inform you that the Official Army Form in connection with the death of the above soldier has now been received from the Front, and the following particulars taken therefrom for your information:
Sent to Hospital Anzac 3/10/15
Admtd to St Patrick’s Hosp Malta 10/10/.15 Malaria
Placed on dangerous list Malta 21/10.15
Removed from dangerous list Malta 2/11/15
Died of Pernicious Anaemia Malta 27/12/15
Yours faithfully
Illegible initials
LIEUTENANT
For MAJOR
DIRECTOR OF BASE RECORDS
Stamped “FILE 7 MAR 1916 CAM”
9 FIELD SERVICE Army Form B2090A
Note: This form is typed
Report of Death of a Soldier to be forwarded to the War Office with the least possible delay after receipt of notification of death on Army Form B 213 or Army Form A 36 or from other official documentary sources.
Regiment or Corps NZ Divisional Artillery Squadron Troop, Battery or Company 2nd B’de H.Qrs
Regtl No 2/567
Rank Gunner
Name Strawbridge Allan
Died Date 27th December 1915
Place St Patrick’s Hospital Malta
Cause of Death Pernicious Anaemia
Nature and Date of Report AFW 3034 December 28th 1915
By whom made Senior Medical Officer St Patrick’s Hospital Malta
Signature of Officer in charge of
Section Adjutant-General’s
Office at the Base N Fitzherbert Major
Station and date Alexandria January 8th 1916
10 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: Two of these forms exist
No 2/567
Name Strawbridge, Allan
Information shown in order as: Country, From, To, Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 18/8/14; 14/10/14; 58 days
1 Service record: HMNZT No 10 at sea; 15/0/14; Disembarked Alexandria 3 12 14; 50 days
1 Service record: Egypt; 4.12.14
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mrs Strawbridge (Mother) Cambridge
Intended place of residence on discharge: New Zealand
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates:
NZFA; Enlisted; Gunner; 18.8.14
NZFA; Dangerously ill Malta enteric; 21/?/15
Reference Source
Agency: AABK
Series: 18805
Accession: W5553
Box / item: 78
Record: 0110233
Zack
Information on Gunner Allan Joseph Strawbridge, 2/567, New Zealand Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Headquarters for you.
This file is 21 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm. In total there are 10 main documents (1 to 10) of interest with the usual inserts on the original file. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file. There is some confusion as to his enlistment age, rank and the nature of his death on Malta.
Overview
Allan Joseph Strawbridge, a Main Body man, was born in Cambridge, North Island New Zealand in 1891 – no day or month provided. (Stowers in Bloody Gallipoli page 364, records Allan’s date of birth as 30 June 1891.)
Allan underwent his medical examination on 18 August 1914 at Auckland and he attested and enlisted the same day. On enlistment he joined the New Zealand Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Headquarters as a Gunner with regimental number 2/567. His service reckons from 18 August 1914. Allan’s stated prior military experience had been gained as a member of the 4th Waikato. Interestingly his file in a couple of places describes his rank as ‘Sergeant Major’ but this is also crossed out and the rank “Gunner” put in place. Perhaps he was a Sergeant Major in the 4th Waikato territorial service but his file provides no insight into this rank.
Allan’s age is described on the file, as “apparent age on enlistment: 20 years 3 months old “and “declared age on enlistment: 23 years.” If he was born in 1891 it is more likely that his age would have been closer to 24 years than 20 years. He was single and a farmer living and working in Cambridge. His legal next of kin is recorded as his mother Mrs Strawbridge, River Road, Horsham Downs, Hamilton.
Allan was described on enlistment as being, 5 ft 9 in tall and he weighed 158 lb. His complexion was described as fair and he had blue eyes, fair hair and his stated religious profession was Presbyterian. His medical examination revealed that he was “normal” and he had no distinctive marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. The condition of his teeth was described as “good.” On 18 August 1914, A C Purchas, Medical Officer, declared him “fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.”
Allan left Wellington, New Zealand on HMNZT No 10 (Arawa) with the Main Body (8,444 troops) on 16 October 1914 and on his arrival in Alexandria (3 December 1914). (Arawa: O/C Troops Lieut Col G N Johnstone, RA, Ship’s Master H Clyden.) He was inoculated against typhoid on the 19 and 29 November 1914 while on his way to Egypt.
In Egypt on 17 December 1914 Allan completed the New Expeditionary Force’s short form of will in which he left Roy Strawbridge, son of Frederick Strawbridge a violin and all of his effects.
While his file is silent on when he would have landed in Gallipoli on 3 October 1915 he was sent to hospital at Anzac and from here was sent to Malta where he was admitted to St Patrick’s hospital on 10 October 1915 suffering from what was described as malaria. On 21 October 1915 his condition was described as “dangerous” and yet by 2 November 1915 he was removed form the dangerous list and pronounced out of danger. However, by 3 December 1915 he was described as seriously ill with enteric and shortly after Christmas 1915 (27 December) Allan died of pernicious anaemia and was buried in Pieta Cemetery. (Pernicious anaemia I gather is caused by a vitamin B12 deficiency.) The death notification of file records that he died of enteric and yet in a letter to Allan’s mother dated 6 March 1916 it is described again as pernicious anaemia.
File details are:
1 HISTORY SHEET (EF Form No 3A)
Unit: FA 2nd Bdge Hqrs
Rank: ‘Sgt Major’ crossed out and ‘Gnr‘ put in
Surname: Strawbridge
Christian Name: Allan Joseph
No: 2/657
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: Presbyterian
Place of Birth: Cambridge
Date of Birth: 1891
Last New Zealand address: Cambridge
Last employer: BLANK
Name, relationship of next of kin (if not resident in New Zealand, insert also name and address of nearest relative in New Zealand): Mrs Strawbridge (mother) River Td Horsham Downs Hamilton (Cambridge crossed out)
Medal action
Surname: Strawbridge
Christian names: Allan
Rank at death: Gnr
Highest rank held:
Reg No: 2/567
Casualty or reason for discharge: D of sickness
Nominated next-of-kin, relationship and address: Mrs Strawbridge (M) River Road Horsham Downs Hamilton (5.9.21) Cambridge crossed out
Service Medals issued:
1. 1914 – 15 Star
2. British War Medal
3. Victory Medal
Stamped MEDAL ACTION COMPLETE 5 OCT 1923
PLAQUE AND SCROLL
Soldier’s name: Strawbridge Allan
Reg No: 2/567
Roll No: 512629
Scroll despatched (Date): 8? Jul 1921
Plaque: 15 Nov 1921
Recipient and address: Mrs E Strawbridge address above
Written down left hand side “Cert posted 13.11.22 GLB”
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF Strawbridge Allan No 2/567
Regiment or Corp: FA
Rank: Sergt Major
Date: 18.8.14
Service
NZ: from 18.8.14 to 16.10.14
Foreign: from 16.10.14
Sick
488 26.10.15 Malta Dangerously ill enteric
534 8/11/15 Pronounced out of danger Nov 2nd
711 Malta 4.12.15 Malta St Patrick’s Hosp seriously ill, enteric 3.12.15
AFB103 Died of pernicious anaemia Malta 27.12.15
BR9/2 Buried in Pieta Cemetery Malta
Died of sickness Malta 851 – 30.12.15 Died at Malta from enteric Dec 27 1915
Medals to Mrs Strawbridge (mother) address above. Note hand written statement: “Medals to mother under instruction from Public Trustees signed PMG 11.1.21.”
2 ARMY FORM B 103 Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number: 2/657
Regiment or Corps: NZ Fd Artillery 2nd Bde Hqrts
Rank: Gunner
Name: Strawbridge Allan
Enlisted: (a) 18.8.14
Terms of Service: (a) period of war
Service reckons from: (a) 18.8.14
Information shown in order as: Date; From whom received; place of casualty; date of casualty; Remarks
Taken from Army Form B213, Army For A 35 or other official documents:
10.10.15; O/C 2 Bde; Sent to hospital; Anzac; 3.10.15; B213
26.10.15; St Patrick’s; Admitted St Patrick’s Hosp; Malta; 10.10.15; Malaria A36 C4164
23.10.15; Commandant; Placed on dangerous list; Malta; 21.10.15; WB2334 A15639
4.11.15; Commandant; Removed from dangerous list; Malta; 2.11.15; Cable WB2622 A16992
28.12.15; SMO St Patrick’s; Died of pernicious anaemia; Malta; 27.12.15; AFW3034 F734
Stamped:
Signed N Fitz Herbert Major OC Records Section New Zealand for DAG GHO 3rd Echelon MEF
Entered on history sheet BT 28.3.17
3 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
Note: Two of these forms exist
No 2/567
Name Strawbridge Allan
Regiment or Unit: NZFA
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Allan Strawbridge
2 Where were you born? Cambridge
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 1891
5 What is your trade or calling? Farmer
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Cambridge
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Cambridge
10 Are you married? No Mother Mrs J Strawbridge Cambridge
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? 4th Waikato
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? Yes
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Strawbridge Allan do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Allan Strawbridge
Signature of Witness A N Boyd
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Allan Strawbridge, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Auckland, NZ on this 18th day of August 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer G L (illegible), Captain
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Allan Strawbridge on Enlistment
Apparent age: 20 years 3 months
Height: 5 feet 9 inches
Weight: 11 st 4 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 34 inches Maximum 36 inches
Complexion: Fair
Colour of eyes: Blue
Colour of hair: Fair
Religious profession: (Presby)
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. No
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye Normal
Sight: Left eye Normal
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Good
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties? Yes
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? No
Remarks
Fit
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above named, and find he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
18.8. 1914
SIGNED A C Purchas Medical Officer
4 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (FORM NO 4) MEDICAL HISTORY
Of
Surname: Strawbridge
Christian Name: Allan
Examined On: 18th day of August, 1914
At: Auckland
Birthplace Town: Cambridge
Country: NZ
Declared age: 23 years
Trade or occupation: Farmer
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Weight 158 lb
Chest measurement: Minimum, 34 in Maximum expansion 36 in
Physical development: Normal
Small pox marks: Nil
Vaccination marks Arm Right Left Number BLANK
When inoculated: 19/11/14 and 29/11/14
Marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease: Nil
Enlisted on 18th day of August 1914, at Auckland
Joined on enlistment: NZFA
Regimental No: 2/567
Date: 18/8/14
5 EF Form No 33 NEW ZEALAND MILITARY FORCES
Typed mostly
Record No 2/567
Certified that it appears by an official telegram received at this Office that No 2/567 SERGEANT MAJOR (rank)
ALLEN STRAWBRIDGE (note spelling of first name)
(Name)
Of the NEW ZEALAND FIELD ARTILLERY, New Zealand
(Unit)
Expeditionary Force DIED OF ENTERIC
At MALTA, ST PATRICK’S HOSPITAL
(Place)
on the TWENTYSEVENTH day of DECEMBER 1915
A G Valentine
Lieut Colonel
Adjutant General
Dated at Headquarters, New Zealand Military Forces, Wellington
This TWENTYTHIRD day of MAY 1916
The Public Trustee
Public Trust Office
WELLINGTON
6 Short Form of Will
Note: The following Will is typed
13
Short Form of Will
In the event of my death I give to –
Roy Strawbridge
Son of
Frederick Strawbridge
my violin
and I give to – Roy Strawbridge
all of my
effects and
belongings
Signature Allan Strawbridge
Date Dec 17 1914
Certified a true copy of page 13 in Pay Book of
2/567 Gunner: Allan Strawbridge.
N Fitzherbert Major
Office in Charge New Zealand Records Section
Third Echelon GHQ MEF
14th February 1916
7 Letter
Note: This letter is typed
2/657
8th May ‘20
Messrs Lundon & Walshe
Solicitors
CAMBRIDGE
Dear Sirs
RE 2/567 – Allan Strawbridge Dec’d – Medals
Adverting to your memo of the 1st March 1918, it is now desired to point out that the above named deceased soldier, had he lived, would be entitled to the:
“1914 Star
British War Medal and
Victory Medal”
It is noted that you state you are acting for Mr Fred Strawbridge (one of the beneficiaries under the Will).
The copy will in this office, executed on 17th Dec 1914 bequeaths to “Roy Strawbridge son of Frederick Strawbridge my violin,” and to “Roy Strawbridge, all of my effects and belongings.”
Is this the Will that has been provided? If so, please advise me who the “Roy Strawbridge” mentioned in Residuary legatee is, and also let me know his address.
If on the other hand, there is a later Will, please forward me a copy thereof as it is essential in order to determine to whom the above medals are to be sent.
Yours faithfully
Illegible
Officer I/C Base Records
R5/AT
8 Letter
Note: This letter is typed
2/567 BASE RECORDS
6th March 1916
Mrs Strawbridge
CAMBRIDGE
Dear Madam,
RE 2/567 SGT-MAJOR ALLEN STRAWBRIDGE
I have to inform you that the Official Army Form in connection with the death of the above soldier has now been received from the Front, and the following particulars taken therefrom for your information:
Sent to Hospital Anzac 3/10/15
Admtd to St Patrick’s Hosp Malta 10/10/.15 Malaria
Placed on dangerous list Malta 21/10.15
Removed from dangerous list Malta 2/11/15
Died of Pernicious Anaemia Malta 27/12/15
Yours faithfully
Illegible initials
LIEUTENANT
For MAJOR
DIRECTOR OF BASE RECORDS
Stamped “FILE 7 MAR 1916 CAM”
9 FIELD SERVICE Army Form B2090A
Note: This form is typed
Report of Death of a Soldier to be forwarded to the War Office with the least possible delay after receipt of notification of death on Army Form B 213 or Army Form A 36 or from other official documentary sources.
Regiment or Corps NZ Divisional Artillery Squadron Troop, Battery or Company 2nd B’de H.Qrs
Regtl No 2/567
Rank Gunner
Name Strawbridge Allan
Died Date 27th December 1915
Place St Patrick’s Hospital Malta
Cause of Death Pernicious Anaemia
Nature and Date of Report AFW 3034 December 28th 1915
By whom made Senior Medical Officer St Patrick’s Hospital Malta
Signature of Officer in charge of
Section Adjutant-General’s
Office at the Base N Fitzherbert Major
Station and date Alexandria January 8th 1916
10 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (Form No 3) Military History Sheet
Note: Two of these forms exist
No 2/567
Name Strawbridge, Allan
Information shown in order as: Country, From, To, Days:
1 Service record: NZ; 18/8/14; 14/10/14; 58 days
1 Service record: HMNZT No 10 at sea; 15/0/14; Disembarked Alexandria 3 12 14; 50 days
1 Service record: Egypt; 4.12.14
10 Name and address of next of kin: Mrs Strawbridge (Mother) Cambridge
Intended place of residence on discharge: New Zealand
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE
Information shown in order as: Regiment of Corps; Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, &c; Rank; Dates:
NZFA; Enlisted; Gunner; 18.8.14
NZFA; Dangerously ill Malta enteric; 21/?/15
Reference Source
Agency: AABK
Series: 18805
Accession: W5553
Box / item: 78
Record: 0110233
Zack
Wayne
Information on Private Taiawhiao te Whare, 16/421 New Zealand Maori Contingent, A Company for you.
There are 14 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm on this file with eight files (1 – 8) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file. Some dates recorded are questionable because they don’t accord with the diary of the Maori Contingent and are different from dates for the same event recorded elsewhere on the file.
This man would have also known Albert Downes (16/508 - B Coy), Paetaha Paora (16/201 – B Coy) Te Rewa Ngore William Mangaroa (16/400 – A Coy) and Ra Wairau (16/53 – B Coy) who were also in the same contingent travelling on the Warrimoo (HMNZT No 20).
Overview
Taiawhiao te Whare was born in Waitahanui, Taupo, North Island, New Zealand on 10 May 1884. (Waitahanui was a small settlement on the eastern side of Lake Taupo.)
Taiawhiao attested on 21 September 1914 at Taupo where he was living and working and underwent his medical examination on 29 September 1914. On enlistment at Taupo he joined, as a private No 16/421, the New Zealand 1st Maori Contingent Infantry Battalion A Company. For some reason his service reckons from 24 October 1914. He was a rabbiter by occupation and worked for the New Zealand Government. (Rabbits were a real pest in New Zealand - still are in places!) His recorded next of kin was his mother Miriama te Whare, Petane, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
Taiawhiao’s ‘apparent and declared age' on enlistment was 30 years. He was 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed 12 st 6 lbs. His complexion was dark, his colour of eyes brown, and colour of hair dark. His religious profession was Roman Catholic. His medical examination revealed the condition of his teeth as “fair” and noted that he had tattoo marks of crossed swords across his chest. The Medical Officer described him as “perfectly sound and fit.”
Taiawhiao left New Zealand on HMNZT 20 (‘Warrimoo’) with the 1st Maori (515 troops) on 14 February 1915 and disembarked Suez 26 March 1915. OC Troops Captain W T Pitt; Ship’s Master A M Edwin. (See Private Albert Downes (16/508) summary for description in James Cowan’s book Maoris in the Great War for the departure from New Zealand of Taiawhiao’s battalion. He is listed in this book’s Roll of Honour.)
After the Maori Contingent disembarked at Suez and entrained for Cairo they were only at Zeitoun Camp for a week before they left on board the transport ‘Runic’ for Malta to begin garrison duty at Ghain Tuffiah Camp (about 16 miles from Valetta.) This posting was not well received as the Maoris Contingent were keen to join other New Zealanders at Gallipoli. They got their chance and they left Malta via Alexandria, arrived Mudros on 1 July 1915 and after being transhipped at Mudros to the steamer 'Prince Abbas' they arrived at Anzac on 3rd July 1915. The Maori Contingent on arrival at Anzac was attached to the New Zealand Mounted Brigade and was sent to No 1 Outpost, which became known as the “Maori Pa.” They were put to work enlarging the sap from the base of Walker’s ridge out to No 2 Outpost so that it would be wide enough to take mules.
However, 14 days later on 17 July 1915 Taiawhiao was admitted to the Anzac Cove field hospital with a bullet wound to his thigh. He was transported to Malta where he died from his wound on 31 July 1915. As he was Roman Catholic he was buried on 1 August 1915 in Addolorata Cemetery No 656/28 Div Sec AEA. The officiating cleric was “Rev A I F Bugeja” (sp).
Taiawhiao had served a total of 281 days with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. He was 31 years of age at the time of his death.
Interestingly, as was the practice at the time, because Taiawhiao hadn’t completed a will, his mother Miriama te Whare, a widow, in January 1918 had to complete a statutory declaration confirming that Taiawhiao was unmarried and that there was “no will or other testamentary document in existence.” This document was made before Thomas S Sampson, JP, the same person who was Taiawhiao’s Attesting Officer in September 1914. This would allow her presumably to inherit her son’s assets including any pay owing to her son.
File details:
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 16/412
NAME te Whare Taiawhiao
Regiment NZ Maori Contingent
Group: 7
2 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE EF Pay Form 240
Declaration by Claimant for Pay due to Deceased Soldier
Note: this form is typed mostly
I, Miriama te Whare,
Of Taupo do solemnly and sincerely declare that
1 I am the mother of 16/421, Taiawhiao te Whare deceased.
2 I am a widow.
3 Ceased was unmarried.
4 To the best of my knowledge, information and belief there is no will or other testamentary document in existence.
5 I do not intend taking out letters of administration.
6 The forms of consent attached have been received from all the brothers and sisters of deceased.
and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the Justices of the Peace Act, 1908.
Declared at Taupo
This 26th day of January
One thousand nine hundred and
eighteen, before me
Signed Miriama te Whare “X her mark”
Thos S Sampson Justice of the Peace
3 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 16/421
Name Taiawhiao Te Whare
Regiment or Unit: NZ Maori Cont
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Taiawhiao Te Whare
2 Where were you born? Waitahanui Taupo
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 10th May 1884 ticked
5 What is your trade or calling? Rabbiter
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Taupo
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Govt
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Taiawhiao Te Whare do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Taiawhiao Te Whare
Signature of Witness Howard Roach
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Taiawhiao Te Whare, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Taupo, NZ on this 21st day of Sept 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer Thomas S Sampson JP
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Taiawhiao Te Whare on Enlistment
Apparent age: 30 years - months
Height: 5 feet 8 inches
Weight: 12 st 6 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 38 ½ inches Maximum 40½ inches
Complexion: Dark
Colour of eyes: Brown
Colour of hair: Dark
Religious profession: Catholic
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. Tattoo marks Crossed swords across chest sternum
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye Normal
Sight: Left eye Normal
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Fair
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to
Information on Private Taiawhiao te Whare, 16/421 New Zealand Maori Contingent, A Company for you.
There are 14 pages of photocopy print out from microfilm on this file with eight files (1 – 8) of interest. The order of the document / information below is in the order of the files. Abbreviations are as recorded on the file. Some dates recorded are questionable because they don’t accord with the diary of the Maori Contingent and are different from dates for the same event recorded elsewhere on the file.
This man would have also known Albert Downes (16/508 - B Coy), Paetaha Paora (16/201 – B Coy) Te Rewa Ngore William Mangaroa (16/400 – A Coy) and Ra Wairau (16/53 – B Coy) who were also in the same contingent travelling on the Warrimoo (HMNZT No 20).
Overview
Taiawhiao te Whare was born in Waitahanui, Taupo, North Island, New Zealand on 10 May 1884. (Waitahanui was a small settlement on the eastern side of Lake Taupo.)
Taiawhiao attested on 21 September 1914 at Taupo where he was living and working and underwent his medical examination on 29 September 1914. On enlistment at Taupo he joined, as a private No 16/421, the New Zealand 1st Maori Contingent Infantry Battalion A Company. For some reason his service reckons from 24 October 1914. He was a rabbiter by occupation and worked for the New Zealand Government. (Rabbits were a real pest in New Zealand - still are in places!) His recorded next of kin was his mother Miriama te Whare, Petane, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
Taiawhiao’s ‘apparent and declared age' on enlistment was 30 years. He was 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed 12 st 6 lbs. His complexion was dark, his colour of eyes brown, and colour of hair dark. His religious profession was Roman Catholic. His medical examination revealed the condition of his teeth as “fair” and noted that he had tattoo marks of crossed swords across his chest. The Medical Officer described him as “perfectly sound and fit.”
Taiawhiao left New Zealand on HMNZT 20 (‘Warrimoo’) with the 1st Maori (515 troops) on 14 February 1915 and disembarked Suez 26 March 1915. OC Troops Captain W T Pitt; Ship’s Master A M Edwin. (See Private Albert Downes (16/508) summary for description in James Cowan’s book Maoris in the Great War for the departure from New Zealand of Taiawhiao’s battalion. He is listed in this book’s Roll of Honour.)
After the Maori Contingent disembarked at Suez and entrained for Cairo they were only at Zeitoun Camp for a week before they left on board the transport ‘Runic’ for Malta to begin garrison duty at Ghain Tuffiah Camp (about 16 miles from Valetta.) This posting was not well received as the Maoris Contingent were keen to join other New Zealanders at Gallipoli. They got their chance and they left Malta via Alexandria, arrived Mudros on 1 July 1915 and after being transhipped at Mudros to the steamer 'Prince Abbas' they arrived at Anzac on 3rd July 1915. The Maori Contingent on arrival at Anzac was attached to the New Zealand Mounted Brigade and was sent to No 1 Outpost, which became known as the “Maori Pa.” They were put to work enlarging the sap from the base of Walker’s ridge out to No 2 Outpost so that it would be wide enough to take mules.
However, 14 days later on 17 July 1915 Taiawhiao was admitted to the Anzac Cove field hospital with a bullet wound to his thigh. He was transported to Malta where he died from his wound on 31 July 1915. As he was Roman Catholic he was buried on 1 August 1915 in Addolorata Cemetery No 656/28 Div Sec AEA. The officiating cleric was “Rev A I F Bugeja” (sp).
Taiawhiao had served a total of 281 days with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. He was 31 years of age at the time of his death.
Interestingly, as was the practice at the time, because Taiawhiao hadn’t completed a will, his mother Miriama te Whare, a widow, in January 1918 had to complete a statutory declaration confirming that Taiawhiao was unmarried and that there was “no will or other testamentary document in existence.” This document was made before Thomas S Sampson, JP, the same person who was Taiawhiao’s Attesting Officer in September 1914. This would allow her presumably to inherit her son’s assets including any pay owing to her son.
File details:
1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Form No 1
Personal Record of Registration No 16/412
NAME te Whare Taiawhiao
Regiment NZ Maori Contingent
Group: 7
2 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE EF Pay Form 240
Declaration by Claimant for Pay due to Deceased Soldier
Note: this form is typed mostly
I, Miriama te Whare,
Of Taupo do solemnly and sincerely declare that
1 I am the mother of 16/421, Taiawhiao te Whare deceased.
2 I am a widow.
3 Ceased was unmarried.
4 To the best of my knowledge, information and belief there is no will or other testamentary document in existence.
5 I do not intend taking out letters of administration.
6 The forms of consent attached have been received from all the brothers and sisters of deceased.
and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the Justices of the Peace Act, 1908.
Declared at Taupo
This 26th day of January
One thousand nine hundred and
eighteen, before me
Signed Miriama te Whare “X her mark”
Thos S Sampson Justice of the Peace
3 NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ATTESTATION (FORM No 2)
ATTESTATION OF
No 16/421
Name Taiawhiao Te Whare
Regiment or Unit: NZ Maori Cont
Questions to be put to the recruit before enlistment (NOTE recruit responses are also numbered 1 – 18)
1 What is your name? Taiawhiao Te Whare
2 Where were you born? Waitahanui Taupo
3 Are you a British subject? Yes
4 What is the date of your birth? 10th May 1884 ticked
5 What is your trade or calling? Rabbiter
6 Are you an indentured apprentice? If so where and to whom? No
7 What was the address at which you last resided? Taupo
8 Have you passed the Fourth Educational Standard or its equivalent? Yes
9 What is the name and address of your present or last employer? Govt
10 Are you married? No
11 Have you ever been sentenced to imprisonment by the Civil power? If so, when and where? No
12 Do you now belong to any military or naval force? If so to what corps? No
13 Have you ever served in any military or naval force? If so state which and cause of discharge. No
14 Have you truly stated the whole (if any) of your previous service? Yes
15 Have you been registered for compulsory military training under the Defence Act 1909? If so, where? No
16 Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the military or naval forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? No
17 Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
18 Are you willing to serve in the Expeditionary Force in or beyond the Dominion of New Zealand under the following conditions, provided your services should so long be required: For the term of the present European war and for such further period as is necessary to bring the Expeditionary Force back to New Zealand and to disband it? Yes
NOTE – Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the GOC the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
I Taiawhiao Te Whare do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit Taiawhiao Te Whare
Signature of Witness Howard Roach
Oath to be taken by recruit on attestation
I, Taiawhiao Te Whare, do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully serve in the New Zealand Military Forces, according to my liability under the Defence Act, and that I will observe and obey all order of His Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged So help me, God.
Certificate of Magistrate or Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Taupo, NZ on this 21st day of Sept 1914.
Signature of Attesting Officer Thomas S Sampson JP
If any alteration is required on this page of the Attestation, the Attesting Officer should be requested to make it and initial the alteration.
Description of Taiawhiao Te Whare on Enlistment
Apparent age: 30 years - months
Height: 5 feet 8 inches
Weight: 12 st 6 lb
Chest measurement Minimum 38 ½ inches Maximum 40½ inches
Complexion: Dark
Colour of eyes: Brown
Colour of hair: Dark
Religious profession: Catholic
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease. Tattoo marks Crossed swords across chest sternum
Medical Examination
Sight: right eye Normal
Sight: Left eye Normal
Hearing: Right ear Normal
Hearing: Left ear Normal
Colour vision Normal
Are his limbs well formed? Yes
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? Yes
Is his chest well formed? Yes
Is his heart normal? Yes
Are his lungs normal? Yes
What is the condition of his teeth? Fair
Is he free from hernia? Yes
Is he free from varicocele? Yes
Is he free from varicose veins? Yes
Is he free from haemorrhoids? Yes
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin disease? Yes
Is there a distinct mark of vaccination? Yes
Is he in good bodily and mental health and free from any physical defect likely to