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("Jim")
Son of Charles Lepper & Ada Russell
b. 1894 NZ - d. 1974 NZ
World War I, 1914-1918B Coy, 20 Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry; New Zealand Expeditionary ForceService number: 30604Rank: PrivateFrance (1918-1919)
Jim enlisted on 25 November 1915 at Trentham, Upper Hutt, Wellington. He was recorded as being 21 years old, 5', 6" tall with dark brown hair, fair & dark complexion and brown eyes. He had been in the territorials for 2 years and was considered fit for service.
His next of kin was Mrs A Lepper (mother), 23 Richmond Street, Petone, Wellington.
Embarkation details: 7 December 1916 - 18 February 1917 to Plymouth, Devon, England
Vessel: 'Port Lyttelton'
World War II, 1939-1945
National Military Reserve Guard
Service number: H5/5125
New Zealand (1945)
Jim was aged 44 years of age on enlistment. He was recorded as being 5', 6" tall with a fresh complexion, brown hair and brown eyes. His last address was 8 Fitzherbert Street, Petone, Wellington.
He had previously served in the military in WW1.
Source: Military documents
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