Private

Robert Henry Morgan

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of William W. and Eliza Morgan, of South Malvern, New Zealand. Five sons served.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

Biographical Notes:

Killed during grenade throwing practice, when the grenade exploded either prematurely or he released the fuse lever when withdrawing the safety pin.

Public Contributions:

There are no public contributions written for this casualty

Personal Tributes:

Casualty

Service Number: 
6/2206
Name:
Robert Henry Morgan
Rank: 
Private
Date of Birth:
Not known
Next of Kin: 
William Morgan (father), South Malvern, White Cliffs, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Enlistment Address: 
South Malvern. White Cliffs, New Zealand
Unit:
NZEF, Canterbury Regiment, 13 Company

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Died of accidental injuries
Date of Death:
11 September 1916
Day of Death:
Monday
Age at Death: 
26
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
5th Reinforcements
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
13 June 1915
Transport:

HMNZT 24
HMNZT 25
HMNZT 26
Vessel:
Maunganui or Tahiti or Aparima
Destination:
Suez, Egypt (24 July - 6 August 1915)

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
VI. L. 18.
Cemetery Location: 
France
Robert Henry Morgan
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