Great War New Zealand Medal and Silver War Badge Group, British War and Victory medals, ‘26059 PTE. A.J. DARBY N.Z.E.F.’ with Silver War Badge reverse numbered N.Z.4728 and painted ‘New Zealand’ shoulder titles and an unknown white (plastic?) disc. Albert John Darby, originally from Northampton in the UK was living in Mitchell Street, Wellington when he attested for service in the 3rd Battalion Canterbury Regiment. He served for a total of 2 years and 9 days, of which 1 year and 131 days were overseas. He was discharged unfit for further military service due to his lungs on 6th June 1918 and issued with a Silver War Badge.