MacPIKE, Cornelius

Son of James McPike & Catherine Brown
b. 1880 NZ - d. 1946

World War I, 1914-1918

New Zealand (1916)
Cornelius enlisted on 4 April 1916 at Trentham, Upper Hutt, Wellington, aged 37 years. He was recorded as being 5', 7" tall with a dark complexion, dark brown hair and hazel eyes. His recent address was Captain Street, Onehunga. Next of kin was his sister Elizabeth (Mrs E B Picknell), Captain Street, Onehunga. Medical examination showed him to be afflicted with rheumatism in various joints. He was considered unfit for territorial service.
His total service was 72 days.

Source: Military documents