PPCLI Posted 21 January , 2009 Share Posted 21 January , 2009 Could I trouble someone with access to the NZEF enlistment rolls to look up the details of two brothers? They were: 10/1534 Joseph Ireland, Wellington Regiment, kia on 8th Aug 1915 at Gallipoli, and 23/462 William Ireland, New Zealand Rifle Brigade The information I have is that Joseph enlisted October 1914, 3rd Reinforcements and William the next month with the 4th Reinforcements. Any further details such as their enlistment addresses, occupations and departure dates for Egypt would be most appreciated. Thank you, Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcrtoye Posted 21 January , 2009 Share Posted 21 January , 2009 Hi go to this link http://muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/C.../locations.aspx This will give you the information you require on Joseph as he was k.i.a. The other brother is harder as the NZ files are not on line. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPCLI Posted 21 January , 2009 Author Share Posted 21 January , 2009 It certainly does. Clicking on the associated original image gives some details for the other brother. Only need to pin down his embarkation date. Thank you, Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPCLI Posted 21 January , 2009 Author Share Posted 21 January , 2009 This will give you the information you require on Joseph as he was k.i.a. The other brother is harder as the NZ files are not on line. Just realised that this database covers all NZ servicemen, not just those who died in service - have now found William's embarkation date. If any other NZ pal can add the occupation info from another source then please get in touch. Only asking because a while ago someone who had the NZEF enlistment rolls on fiche was able to provide occupations, where stated. Cheers, Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aconnolly Posted 22 January , 2009 Share Posted 22 January , 2009 Given William Ireland's address and point of signing up were both Lismore Station in a remote part of the country, I expect he was some form of farm worker - trying to find more details, but farming of some nature very likely. Regards Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aconnolly Posted 22 January , 2009 Share Posted 22 January , 2009 Stuart The NZ Service Personnel Index I have does not give an occupation. Confirms he was single, was in the 1st NZRB as a "Transport Driver". Hope this helps! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPCLI Posted 22 January , 2009 Author Share Posted 22 January , 2009 Hi Andrew, Thank you for your help, especially re New Zealand geography. I agree that farm work is the most likely occupation - the area he left in Scotland is very rural/agricultural. Looking further at the online enlistment rolls, I believe that the men who have an occupation stated on their record are all later enlistments - the ones I have are 1916 enlistments. So, it looks like I have all the info from these rolls. Cheers, Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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