James Daniel Hopkinson

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal
  • Born 9 October 1893, Temuka, South Canterbury, New Zealand
  • Died 1 September 1956, Temuka
  • Last rank Private/Lance Corporal
  • Service number 16/1545
  • Served In 5th Reinforcements, Māori Contingent
  • Next of Kin Daniel Hopkinson (father), Temuka
  • Pre-war occupation Labourer
  • ReligionChurch of England (Anglican)
  • Enlisted15 April 1916
  • Embarkationaboard the HMNZT 59, Waitemata, departed 26 July 1916, Wellington
  • Theatres of operationWestern European 1916-1917-1918
  • Periods of service143 days in New Zealand and three years and 92 days overseas in Western Europe. Total service of three years and 235 days
  • Returned to New Zealandaboard Remuera, 16 October 1919.
  • Discharged24 November 1919, on termination of period of engagement.
  • AwardedBritish War Medal and Victory Medal
Notes

Served in WWI and WWII (806625).