Richard Penrose - Army Notes Penrose no 55537 joined 8 May 1917. Where born - Black's Point D.O.B. 10 Jan 1891 Religion - Methodist Occupation - Single, Farm labourer Name of last employer - James McKay Duvauchelles Bay Last Address - 511 Madras St St Albans Christchurch Have you passed the 4th educational certificate - yes Father - Thomas Penrose b. England, Dead, How long in NZ - 20 years Mother - Grace - b. Australia- Not known how long in NZ. Next of Kin - Aunt Mrs W Penrose Blacks Point Reefton West Coast NZ Army history - C Company 28th Canterbury Infantry Regiment Private Richard 26.07.1917 Embarked “Ulimaroa” 13.09.1917 Refused to obey order by superior officer to lay out his kit for inspection forfeits 7 days pay. 24.09.1917 disembarked Plymouth 26.10.1917 Left for France 08.02.1918 Wounded 29.03.1918 Embarked for England. 03.04.1918 Admitted Chelsea hospital 10.10.1981 Left for France 06.11.1919 AWOL Forfeits 3 days pay. 08.06.1919 Embarked for NZ “Chupra” from London 28.07.1919 Disembarked NZ Period of service - 112 days in NZ, 2 years 3 days overseas Intended address on discharge Mrs A Jack 98 Hills Road St Albans Christchurch