Rifleman

Thomas Flavell McDonald

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of William and Isabella Annie Mary McDonald, of 7, McDonald St., Morningside, Auckland.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES
CONTRIBUTED
Thomas is the soldier on the far right of the photo sitting cross-legged with his arms crossed atop his knees, holding a cigarette.

Public Contributions:


Submitted by: Chrisitne Snelling
Relationship to casualty: Cousin
Born October 25th 1895, eldest son of William and Isabella McDonald (nee Hughes). Killed in action 1 October 1916. [Record since amended - NZWGT]

Personal Tributes:

Casualty

Service Number: 
13068
Name:
Thomas Flavell McDonald
Rank: 
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
25 October 1895
Place of Birth:
Auckland, New Zealand
Next of Kin: 
W McDonald (father), McDonald Street, Morningside, Auckland
Religion:
Church of England
Date of Enlistment:
24 January 1916
Locality on Enlistment: 
c/o W McDonald, Morningside, Auckland
Place of Enlistment: 
Trentham, Wellington, New Zealand
Marital Status:
Single
Occupation on Enlistment:
Carpenter
Employer:
New Zealand Home Builders
Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 3 Battalion, C Company

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
01 October 1916
Day of Death:
Sunday
Age at Death: 
21
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
06 May 1916
Transport:

HMNZT 52
HMNZT 53
Vessel:
Mokoia or Navua
Destination:
Suez, Egypt

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Location: 
France
Thomas Flavell McDonald
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