MacPIKE, Samuel

Son of Cornelius McPike & Martha Donnelly
b. 1892 NZ - d. 1945

World War I, 1914-1918
Serial No.: 32039
First Known Rank: Rifleman
Occupation before Enlistment: Butcher
Next of Kin: C McPike (father), Parawai, Thames, New Zealand
Body on Embarkation: New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Unit: 13th Reinforcements 1st Battalion, E Company
Embarkation Date: 15 November 1916
Place of Embarkation: Wellington, New Zealand
Vessel: Maunganui
Destination: Plymouth, England

France (1917)
Samuel enlisted on 25 July 1916 at Trentham, Upper Hutt, Wellington, aged 24 years. He was recorded as being 5', 10" tall with a dark complexion, black hair and blue eyes. His last address was Parawai (Thames). His next of kin was his father C McPike, Parawai, Thames.
His total service was 1 year 209 days, having served 1 year 44 days overseas. He was discharged on 19 February 1918 due to illness contracted during service. His intended address was 16 Carmen Avenue, Mt Eden, Auckland.

Source: Military documents; Auckland Cenotaph