William Charles Weenink

Conflict:

WW2

Additional Information:

Son of Leslie Powell Weenink and of Josephine Winifred Weenink (nee Forman), of Westport, Westland, New Zealand; husband of Ruth Joyce Weenink, of Methven, Canterbury, New Zealand.

References:

CWGC

New Zealand Nominal Rolls (WW2)

NZ WAR GRAVES

Biographical Notes:

“The sad news has been received of the death of Lance/Corporal Willian C. Weenink, who was killed in action in recent fighting in Italy. At the time of his enlistment he was engaged in the teaching profession and for many years was prominent as an outstanding footballer and athlete. In the Middle East he continued his sporting activities and was prominent in many football matches amongst the services. The late Lance/Corpora Weenink was well and popularly known on the West Coast. He is survived by his wife and two children now living at Methven; also his mother, Mrs. J. Weenink of Westport, and two brothers.” [Grey River Argus, 30 March 1944, Page 6]

“L/Cpl. William C. Weenink (next-of-kin residing in Methven), who has been reported killed in action, was formerly a school teacher in the Westport district. He represented Buller at Rugby as a wing three-quarter.” [Greymouth Evening Star, 29 March 1944, Page 4]

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Casualty

Service Number:

574521

Name:

William Charles Weenink

Date of Birth:

Not known

Date of Birth - Unverified:

December 1916

Place of Birth:

Grey (registration), West Coast, New Zealand

Next of Kin:

Mrs R J Weenink (wife), PO Box 23, Methven

Date of Enlistment:

Not known

Locality on Enlistment:

Karamea

Place of Enlistment:

Westport, New Zealand

Marital Status:

Married

Occupation on Enlistment:

School Teacher

Employer:

Kongahu, Karamea

Unit:

New Zealand Infantry, 25 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:

Killed in action

Date of Death:

15 March 1944

Day of Death:

Wednesday

Age at Death:

Conflict:

WW2

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:

Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force (2NZEF)

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

Cemetery

Cemetery:

Cassino War Cemetery

Cemetery Reference:

X. G. 14.

Cemetery Location:

Italy