Lance Corporal
John James Agnew
Conflict:
WW2
Additional Information:
Son of Samuel Agnew and of Ellen Agnew (nee Blisset); husband of Margaret Mary Agnew, of Westport, Nelson, New Zealand.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
Public Contributions:
During the defence of Crete, 21 Battalion was stationed near the Maleme airfield. After the German parachute drop, the battalion commander decided to stay on the Vineyard ridge. A mixed platoon of 21... Read MoreAdd a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
Casualty
Service Number:
22651
Name:
John James Agnew Rank:
Lance Corporal
Date of Birth:
Not known
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Enlistment Address:
20 King Street, Rotorua, New Zealand
Occupation on Enlistment:
Timber worker Armed Force:
Army
Unit:
New Zealand Infantry, 21 Battalion
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Not known
Date of Death:
20 May 1941
Day of Death:
Tuesday
Age at Death:
25
Conflict:
WW2