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James Steel

This site is the story of #32079 - Corporal James Allan Steel.
7/12/1915 - 27/8/1962.

Allans 1940 Diary
Allans 1941 Diary
Allans 1942 - 43

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Military Enrolment and Service details.

Allans full name was James Allan Steel however he was commonly known as Allan. Please do not confuse him with his son Allan who provided the information for this website. Unfortunately, Allan (Sr) is no longer alive.

Allan initially wished to enrol immediately war broke out, but because he worked for the Railway’s Department, which was designated an essential service, his application for leave was declined. He then offered his resignation so he could enrol for service, and whilst this was declined, he was subsequently granted leave without pay and therefore enrolled at Middlemarch on 2/1/1940.

Personal Details as per his Enrolment for Active Service, 2/1/1940 :

Born	07/12/1915 - Dunedin. Parents - Alexander Steel / Agnes Marshall.
Religion	Presbyterian.
Blood type	O
Present Occupation	Railway Porter, Middlemarch.
Height	5ft 9½in.
Weight	10st 6lb.
Complexion	Dark.
Colour of hair	Black.
Colour of eyes	Brown.
Identifying marks	Scar on forehead.

Military Service details:

15/5/1940.	Entered Trentham camp
1/10/1940.	Disembarked Egypt
3/6/1943.	Embarked Middle East
12/7/1943.	Arrived NZ
26/2/1944.	Discharged
Total Service in NZ	333 days.
Total Service Overseas	2 yrs 320 days.
Total Military Service	3 yrs 288 days.

War Medals Awarded.

1939-45 Star	Awarded for minimum 6 Months service.
Africa Star	Awarded for entry into operational area in North Africa 1940 - 1943
War Medal 1939 -1945	Awarded for minimum 28 days in an Operational area.
NZ War Service Medal	Awarded for Service during WW2

These medals are displayed at Allan Steel’s house in a purpose built cabinet.

Rank and Appointment.

14/1/1941	Lance Corporal.(Temporary)
8/7/1942	Sergeant (Temporary) Whilst on Training course
14/1/1943	Lance Corporal.
20/1/1943	Corporal.