Lance Corporal
Robert Graveson Southward
Conflict:
WW2
Additional Information:
Son of Robert Graveson Southward and of Dora Isabel Southward (nee Rudd), of Auckland City, New Zealand.
References:
Public Contributions:
My father, Jack Selwyn Parsons enlisted with Robert at the start of the conflict of World War II. Bob (as he was known) and Dad fought alongside each other until Bob was killed. My father would never... Read MoreSubmitted by: Jackie Dunderdale (nee Page)
Relationship to casualty: Great Niece
I have just read the story on Jack Selwyn Parsons and never realised this was the gentleman that my uncle saved in the war. I always knew my uncle died saving a mate but never knew his name. I am s... Read MoreAdd a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
Casualty
Service Number:
397585
Name:
Robert Graveson Southward Rank:
Lance Corporal
Date of Birth:
09 December 1920
Place of Birth:
New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Enlistment Address:
C/o Mr Aroa, Pairere, Tirau, New Zealand
Occupation on Enlistment:
Farm hand Armed Force:
Army
Unit:
New Zealand Infantry, 24 Battalion
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
01 December 1943
Day of Death:
Wednesday
Age at Death:
22
Conflict:
WW2
Cemetery
Cemetery:
Cemetery Reference:
XVI. C. 5.
Cemetery Location:
Italy