Lieutenant

Richard Croucher

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Theresa Meyers (formerly Croucher, nee Cronin), of 10, Tamarua Terrace, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand, and the late Richard Croucher.

References:
  • Martyn (2008)
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

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Personal Tributes:

Casualty

Name:
Richard Croucher
Rank: 
Lieutenant
Date of Birth:
Not known
Next of Kin: 
Mrs T. Meyers (mother), Albion Street, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Wireless operator
Armed Force: 
Air Force
Unit:
Royal Air Force, Palestine Brigade, HQ

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Accidental death on active service
Date of Death:
23 July 1919
Day of Death:
Wednesday
Age at Death: 
25
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
04 March 1916
Transport:

HMNZT 47
HMNZT 48
Vessel:
Willochra or Tofua
Destination:
Suez, Egypt

Text in italics supplied by Cenotaph Online, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
C. 38.
Cemetery Location: 
Egypt
Richard Croucher
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