CLEMENT, Stephen

Son of Albertina Lintern & Gustave Clement

b. NZ

World War I, 1914-1918 Serial No.: 33304 First Known Rank: Rifleman Occupation before Enlistment: Gardener Next of Kin: Mrs A Clement (mother), White's Line East, Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand Body on Embarkation: New Zealand Rifle Brigade Embarkation Unit: Reinforcements J Company Embarkation Date: 19 January 1917 Place of Embarkation: Wellington, New Zealand Vessel: Waitemata Destination: Plymouth, EnglandEtaples, France (1917) Stephen first enlisted on 18 September 1916 at Trentham, Upper Hutt, Wellington, aged 19 years. He was recorded as being 5', 5" tall. He had previous military service with the territorials. His next of kin was Mrs A Clement (mother), Whites Line East, Lower Hutt (Wellington). His total service was 2 years 175 days, of which he served 2 years 34 days overseas. He was discharged on 21 March 1919 as no longer fit for war service since contracting pleurisy in active service.World War II, 1939-1945

New Zealand (1940-42)

Stephen enlisted for the second time on 16 October 1940 at Christchurch, aged 43 years. He was recorded as being 5', 7½" tall with a fresh complexion, dark hair and grey eyes. He had previous military service in WW1. His last address was Woodbank Stn, Hanmer Springs. His next of kin was Mrs Grace Perry (sister), Pretoria Street, Lower Hutt.

He was discharged on 17 November 1942.

Source: Military documents; Auckland Cenotaph