WYETH, Charles
Son of Joseph Wyeth & Phoebe Ann Sunnex
b. 1881 NZ - d. 1967 NZ
World War I, 1914-1918
Serial No.: 61884
First Known Rank: Private
Occupation before Enlistment: Blacksmith
Next of Kin: J Wyeth (father), Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
Body on Embarkation: New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Embarkation Unit: 30th Reinforcements Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company
Embarkation Date: 13 October 1917
Place of Embarkation: Wellington, New Zealand
Vessel: Corinthic
Destination: Liverpool, England
Etaples, France (1918-19)
Charles enlisted on 13 June 1917 (attested at Woodville), aged 36 years. He was recorded as being 5', 4½" tall with a tanned complexion, brown hair and blue eyes. Medical notes state Charles had a head injury four years previously and was unconscious for three days. His next of kin was Mr J Wyeth (father), Ebden Down, Upper Hutt, Wellington.
His total service was 1 year 336 days, of which 1 year 228 days was spent overseas. He was discharged on 25 June 1919.
Source: Military documents; Auckland Cenotaph