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