WESTON, Phillip

Son of Samuel Weston & Sarah Elizabeth Young

b. 1888 NZ - d. 1934 NZ

World War I, 1914-1918

Etaples & Rouen, France (1917-18)

Phillip enlisted on 10 March 1917 (attested at Marton), aged 28 years. He was recorded as being 5', 8½" tall with a dark complexion, black hair and brown eyes. He had previous military service with the Ohingaiti Def. Rifle Club. His last address was Hunterville. His next of kin was Mrs Dorothy Weston (wife), Hunterville.

He was promoted to lance corporal on 29 July 1917.

His total service was 2 years 147 days, of which 1 year 326 days was spent overseas. He was discharged on 3 August 1919.

Source: Military documents