MOORE, Herbert Alexander Richard

Son of Robert Moore & Martha Rix
b. 1894 NZ - d. 1969 NZ

World War I, 1914-1918
Serial No.: 40984
First Known Rank: Private
Occupation before Enlistment: Farmer
Next of Kin: Mrs R Moore (mother), 53 Battersea Street, Sydenham, Christchurch, New Zealand
Body on Embarkation: New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Embarkation Unit: 23rd Reinforcements Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company
Embarkation Date: 14 March 1917
Place of Embarkation: Wellington, New Zealand
Vessel: Ruapehu
Destination: Devonport, England

Etaples, France (1917-18)
Herbert enlisted on 2 November 1916 at Gore (Southland), aged 22 years. He was recorded as being 5', 8½" tall with a dark complexion, black hair and brown eyes. He had previously served with the 14th Regiment (Territorials). His last address was Brydone, Southland. His next of kin was Mrs R Moore (mother) of 52 Battersea Street, Sydenham, Christchurch.
His total service was 2 years 43 days of which 1 year 224 days were served overseas. He was discharged on 27 December 1918.

Source: Military documents; Auckland Cenotaph