MEXTED, James Wilfred

Son of Stephen William Mexted & Eliza Champion

b. 1888 NZ - d. 1970 NZ

World War I, 1914-1918

Serial No.: 50095

First Known Rank: Gunner

Occupation before Enlistment: Sheep farmer

Next of Kin: Mrs E Mexted (mother), Tawa Flat, Wellington, New Zealand

Body on Embarkation: New Zealand Expeditionary Force

Embarkation Unit: 28th Reinforcements New Zealand Field Artillery

Embarkation Date: 14 July 1917

Place of Embarkation: Wellington, New Zealand

Vessel: Waitemata

Destination: Plymouth, England

Western Europe (1918)

His last address was Tawa Flat, Wellington. His next of kin was Mrs E Mexted (mother), Tawa Flat, Wellington.

He served a total of 2 years 180 days, of which 1 year 352 days was served overseas. He was discharged on 28 July 1919.

Source: Military documents; Auckland Cenotaph