Private

Robert William Leaf

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Elizabeth Leaf, of Matakohe, Kaipara, Auckland, and the late Alfred Leaf.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

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Casualty

Service Number: 
42129
Name:
Robert William Leaf
Rank: 
Private
Date of Birth:
08 October 1886
Place of Birth: 
Matakohe, North Auckland, New Zealand
Next of Kin: 
Alfred Leaf (father), Matakohe, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Enlistment Address: 
Matakohe, Kaipara, New Zealand
Occupation on Enlistment:
Farmer
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
NZEF, Auckland Regiment, 2 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
01 August 1917
Day of Death:
Wednesday
Age at Death: 
30
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
02 April 1917
Transport:
HMNZT 80
Vessel:
Corinthic
Destination:
Plymouth, England

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Location: 
Belgium
Robert William Leaf
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