
CAP BADGE WAIKATO REGIMENT
76898 Lieutenant Howard Garrett Wine
4th Waikato Regiment - prewar Reserve
43rd NZ Mounted Rifles
(WW1 Home Guard)
44th NZ Mounted Rifles
(WW1 Home Guard)
No 8 Coy, Mechanical Transport
(WW2 Home Guard)
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CAP BADGE MECHANICAL TRANSPORT COMPANY
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Howard Garrett Wine was born 25 Nov 1897 in AUKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, the 7th child of father Alfred James Wine, 34 and Catherine née Barry, 28. He died on 28 Jan 1956 in TIRAU, AUKLAND at the age of 58 and was buried in TIRA.
His siblings were Alfred James Wine (1887-1958) who also served in WW1, Rosa Jane Wine (1888-1972), George Richard Wine (1890-1979), Flora Alice Wine (1892-1970), Elsie May Wine (1893-1963), Myra Viola Wine (1895-1982), Victor Frederick Wine (1904-1914), Olga Zilla Wine (1905-1992), Daisy Catherine Vera Wine (1907-1991), Laurence Leonard Wine (1909-1987), Lila Mabel Winifred Wine (1911-1991).
He married Zilpha Batley (1894-1984), who was born in England. I have been unable to identify any children of the union.
The following information and chronological table are a summary of the entries from the World War 1 and World War 2 service record of Howard Garrett Wine. Born in New Zealand he had enlisted in New Zealand Army Reserve with the 4th Waikato Regiment (4th Waikato Mounted Rifles) prior to WW1.
It can be seen that he is keen to serve, despite some physical limitations which might have deterred anyone else. Due to these conditions he remains with the home guard during both World Wars.
Other than his appointment as Temporary 2nd Lieutenant and Temporary Lieutenant as Second in Command of the 8th Line of Communications Motor Transport Company, from the rank of Sergeant, there is no detail on his World War Two career which was again in the Home Guard.
Readers should note that there were a number of iterations of the enlistment forms over time, and perhaps other versions used where it was known before-hand that the recruit was then serving in the New Zealand forces.
See Howard's Service Record, Certificate in Lieu of Discharge, and WW1 Discharge Certificate. The latter two documents are also shown at the bottom of this document.
His brother Alfred James Wine served in the New Zealand Army as a Gunner and Driver while their first cousin Albert Newton Wine, while born in New Zealand, enlisted and served in the Australian Army.
This record of service compiled by Clive Mitchell-Taylor for the Wine family members of Australia and New Zealand.
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Duplicated Pages
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Service Numbers
Service numbers in WW1 were unique to the unit (e.g. Battalion) or Corps (e.g. Artillery). In WW2 Service Numbers were unique to the State in which they were allotted. For further information about identity numbers for Service personnel, see Regimental and Service Numbers
Dates of Occurrence and Reporting
The date of reporting an incident may be hours, days or months after the date on which incident actually occurred.
The original service record is amended only when the incident is reported which means that events are not necessarily recorded in in strict chronological sequence. This is the date shown on the left of the page of the original record, and also on the left in my transcription but readers should note that at times there may be no date of reporting at all, particularly when service personel are repatriated for discharge at the end of hostilities.
To assist the reader, when transcribing the military record I have done my best to record events in their chronological sequence. This is date is on the right of the page of the original record and also on the right in my transcription.
For clarity I have transcribed all dates into the format d MMM yyyy.
New Zealand had a similar scheme with 26 prefixes. Howard's regimental number reflects his service as an "other rank" from Private to Sergeant. New Zealand also had the same system as Australia in that officers did not have regimental numbers.
Prepared for Margaret Anne Wine, 1st cousin (twice removed) of Howard Garrett Wine and Alfred James Wine by Clive Mitchell-Taylor - 27 Sep 2019.
New Zealand Service Records are best viewed with the proprietory software used by their Archives but a copy is here.
Enlistment Details
1. |
What is your name? |
1. |
Howard Garrett Wine |
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2. |
Where were you born? |
2. |
Aukland, New Zealand |
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3. |
Are you a British subject? |
3. |
Yes |
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4. |
What is the date of your birth? |
4. |
25 Nov 1897 |
5. |
Where were your parents born? State town and country of birth— |
5. |
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6. |
What is your trade or calling |
6. |
Soda Fountain Assistant |
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7. |
Where is your home in New Zealand? |
7. |
39 Wellspark Ave, Grey Lynn |
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8. |
To what address during the next three months should |
8. |
Same as above |
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9. |
What is the name and address of your present or last employer? |
9. |
W.K. Cooke and Son, Aukland |
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10. |
Are you single, married, widower, divorced, or legally separated from your wife? |
10. |
Single |
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11. |
If married, a widower, divorced, or legally separated from your wife how many children under sixteen years of age have you? |
11. |
Ticked to indicate 'Not applicable' |
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12. |
Have you ever served in any Military or Naval Force If so, state which and cause of discharge
Have you ever been in a New Zealand |
12. |
Yes 4th Waikato Regt Serving No |
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13. |
Have you ever been medically examined for service with the
New Zealand Expeditionary Force? If so, |
13. |
No |
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14. |
Are you willing to serve in the New Zealand Expeditionary |
14. |
Yes |
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NOTE.— Your discharge will not be granted before your return to New Zealand unless permission for discharge elsewhere be obtained from the G.O.C. the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. |
I do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am will to fulfil the engagement made.
Signature of Recruit H. G. Wine
Oath to be taken by Recruit on attestation
I, Howard Garrett Wine do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, and that I will faithfully serve in the New zealand Expeditionary Forces against His Majesty's enemies, and that I will loyally observe and obey all orders of the Generals and Officer set over me, until I shall be lawfully discharged. So help me, God.
Certificate of Attesting Officer
The above questions were read to the above-named recruit in my presences. i have taken care that he understands these questions, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered. The said recruit has made and signed the declaration and take the oath of allegiance before me, at Aukland , N.Z. on this eighteenth day of February 1918
Signature of Attesting Officer A.J. Bailey Lieut
Medical Examination
[Description of Howard Garrett Wine on Enlistment]
Apparent age |
20 years |
Distinguishing marks Wears Brace(?) for two years for Pain in Back - Lumbago Always had Health issues(?) |
Height |
5 foot 9 inches [175.25 cm] |
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Weight |
151 pounds [10 stone 11 lbs or 68.5 Kg] |
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Chest |
35½-38½ inches [ 90cm - 97.5 cm] |
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Complexion |
Dark |
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Eyes |
Brown |
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Hair |
Black |
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Religious profession |
Church of England |
1. |
Sight: Right eye |
6/12 |
11. |
Is he free from hernia? |
Yes |
2. |
Sight, Left eye |
6/12 |
12. |
Is he free from varicocele? |
Yes |
3. |
Hearing: Right ear |
Good |
13. |
Is he free from varicose veins? |
Yes |
4. |
Hearing: Left ear |
Good |
14. |
Is he free from haemorrhoids? |
Yes |
5. |
Colour-vision |
Normal |
15. |
Is he free from inveterate or contagious skin-disease? |
Yes |
6. |
Are his limbs well formed? |
Yes |
16 |
Is he in good bodily and mental health? |
Yes |
7. |
Are the movements of all his joints full and perfect? |
Yes |
17. |
Are there any slight defects, but not sufficient to cause rejection? |
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8. |
Is his chest well formed? |
Yes |
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9. |
Is his heart normal? |
Yes |
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10. |
Are his lungs normal? |
Yes |
Questions which the Recruit must be asked.
1. |
Have you ever had a fit? |
No
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4. |
Have you ever been discharged from H.M. Service? |
No |
2. |
Have you ever been notified for consumption? |
No |
5. |
Have you ever been absent from work through ill-health or accident? |
Rueumatic Fever 1908 away from school 18 months |
3. |
Have you ever been under treatment in a sanatarium or mental institution? |
No |
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Determining Disability (if any):— |
A. |
Fit for active service beyond the seas. |
We have examined this recruit, and classify him C-1 |
B1. |
Fit for active service beyond seas (after |
[Signature Illegible] LIEUT COL NZMC President |
B2. |
Fit for active service beyond seas (after |
[Signature illegible] LIEUT COL NZMC Member |
C1. |
Likely to become fit for active service after |
Member |
C2. |
Unfit for active service beyond seas, but fit for service of some nature in New Zealand. |
1st District Medical Board |
D. |
Wholly unfit for any service whatsoever. |
18 FEB 1918 |
Chronological Events
Rank |
Received |
Event/Casualty |
Date of |
Place of |
Not noted |
Not noted |
Underwent initial Medical Examination for acceptance by the NZEF while a serving member of the Waikato Regiment. Medically classified as C1 |
19 Feb 1918 |
Not noted
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Private |
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Underwent supplementary Medical Board |
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Tuakau
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Pte |
D Coy C1 |
Posted to D Coy C1 [Camp] |
CampCam13 Mar 1918 |
F.R.O. 780
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Tpr |
Not noted |
Transferred to 43 NZMR |
9 May 1918 |
F.R.O. 820
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Tpr |
Not noted |
Transferred to 44 NZMR |
29 May 1918 |
F.R.O. 837
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Tem Cpl |
Not noted |
Transferred to 48th M.R.N.C.O'S and promoted |
24 Aug 1918 |
F.R.O. 912
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Pte |
Illegible |
Admitted to hospital, Influenza, routine |
1 Oct 1918 |
Illegible
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Pte |
Hospital |
Discharged |
5 Oct 1918 |
Illegible
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Temp Cpl |
Not noted |
Transferred to Mtd Details |
7 Dec 1919 |
F.R.O. 1062
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Temp Cpl |
Mtd Details |
Granted L.W.P. on DEMOB. |
7 Jan 1919 |
F.R.O. 1025
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Temp Cpl |
Mtd Details |
L.W.P Deleted |
17 Jan 1919 |
F.R.O.1028
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Temp Cpl |
Mtd Details |
Granted L.W.P. till further orders on Demobilisation
(see Certificate of Leave in lieu of Discharge below) |
4 Mar 1919 |
F.R.O. 11059
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Corporal |
Comd NZ Mil Forces |
Discharged at the termination of his period of engagement (see Certificate below) |
18 Jul 1919 |
NZDF
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Sgt |
Commandant |
Signs Appointment to a Commission in No 8 Company, Line of Communications M.T. Company, to take effect from 13 Mar 1943. Approved by Army Headquarters
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13 Mar 1943
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Sergeant |
Northern Command |
Northern Command District seeks approval for appointment of Sgt Wine as Temporary Lieutenant. Approved at all levels including Commissioner for Transport and Adjutant-General of New Zealand Forces. |
24 Jun 1943 |
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Lieutenant |
NZDF |
Home Guard Appointments include Howard Garrett Wine to be temp. 2nd Lieutenant and
posted to No 8 Coy [Lines of Communication (Mechanical Transport) Units] and is granted the temporary rank of Lieutenant. Dated 13 March 1843 |
15 Jul 1943 |
Security List No
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