Note - the mark in the area under the word "Guidance", and in the mirrored part of the next page, and all pages following is the hole made by the schrapnel passing through the book.

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Rules for the Soldiers Guidance

1. Conduct yourself on all occasions as a soldier and a gentleman.
2. Be courteous and polite to all strangers, and remember that by your actions not only will you be judged but you will reflect credit or discredit on your regiment and your native country.
3. Obey all orders cheerfully and avoid bad language and "grousing", both of which create a bad influence amongst your comrades. If you have a genuine complaint to make, submit it to your immediate commander. Disobedience of orders is a very serious offence.
4. Be most particular in regard to the cleanliness of your person, clothing and equipment.
5. Be smart in your bearing and always correctly dressed when on leave.
6. Be conscientious in the performance of your duty. Carelessness in this respect when in the field may lead to loss of lives of your comrades.
7. Carefully observe the regulations regarding the saluting of officers.
8. Keep yourself fit, avoid excesses of stimulants, and above all remember the very serious dangers of illicit sexual intercourse, against which you are especially warned in the interests of your future health and happiness.

No entry is to be madewhich gives any indication as to unit.
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No entry is to be madewhich gives any indication as to unit.
Surname: McNeur
Christian names (in full): Ian Abercrombie
Trade or profession: Botanist
Date of birth: 30-4-21 Religion: Pres
Married, single or widower: Single
Whether (a)Voluntary war enlistment: - (b) War enlistment under M.S. Acts: Yes
State if Permanent Force, Territorial or Reserve: Territorial
Next-of-kin relationship: Father
Name: Mr. A. McNeur
Address: 52 Wakefield St., Westport Box 3 St. Andrews Sth. Canterbury
Signature of soldier: I. A. McNeur
Signature of officer: E J? Bull 2/Lt
Place: Wanganui Date: 16 . 1 . 41



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No entry is to be madewhich gives any indication as to unit.
Code letters of UNIT and CORPS to which soldier actually belongs.
(To be entered on arrival in the field.)

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RANK and APPOINTMENT

Date Rank & Appointment Acting Temporary or Substantive Initials and Rank of Officer  
10-1-41 Pte (Private) Sub (Substantive) signature EJB
8-1-42 L/CPL T (Temporary) 8-1-42 signature
7-12-42 Pte Sub signature
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No entry is to be madewhich gives any indication as to unit.
If soldier in a Corps other than his own, Code letters of UNIT and CORPS to which ATTACHED.
(To be entered on arrival in the field.)

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Medals, Decorations, Mentions in Despatches, Wound Stripes, Service Chevrons to which entitled. Intials and Rank of an Officer.
Africa Star.2NZEF Order 618. A.R. Major.



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