Private
William Cecil Hill
Conflict:
WW1
Additional Information:
Son of William John and Esther Emma Hill, of Sutherland Rd., Manaia, Taranaki.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
CONTRIBUTED
Public Contributions:
Submitted by: Rachel Hill
Relationship to casualty: First cousin twice removed
'Cecil' was only 17 when killed at Somme. He was born on the 20th December 1898, and advanced his age as all his friends had gone off to fight. [Record since amended - NZWGT]Add a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
Casualty
Service Number:
10233
Name:
William Cecil Hill Rank:
Private
Date of Birth:
20 December 1898
Place of Birth:
Hawera (registration), Taranaki, New Zealand
Religion:
Church of England Date of Enlistment:
15 November 1915
Locality on Enlistment:
Manaia, Taranaki
Place of Enlistment:
Trentham, Wellington, New Zealand
Marital Status:
Single Occupation on Enlistment:
Blacksmith Employer:
C Jones, Manaia Unit:
NZEF, Wellington Regiment, 1 Battalion, 7 (Wellington-West Coast) Company
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
27 September 1916
Day of Death:
Wednesday
Age at Death:
17
Conflict:
WW1