Rifleman

David Nelson

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Husband of E. Nelson, of 13, Clothier St., Linwood, Christchurch, New Zealand. Native of Kirkcaldy, Scotland.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

Public Contributions:

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Personal Tributes:

Casualty

Service Number: 
39087
Name:
David Nelson
Rank: 
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
Not known
Next of Kin: 
Mrs M.E. Nelson (wife), 13 Clothier Street, Linwood, Christchurch, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Labourer
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 3 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Died of wounds
Date of Death:
05 November 1917
Day of Death:
Monday
Age at Death: 
42
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
13 February 1917
Transport:
HMNZT 77
Vessel:
Mokoia
Destination:
Plymouth, England

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
VIII. I. 103.
Cemetery Location: 
France
David Nelson
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