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William Henry Braithwaite

Secondary Memorial: 
Matakana War Memorial
Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Joseph and Elizabeth Braithwaite, of Matakana, Auckland, New Zealand.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES
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William Henry was the son of Joseph and Eliz­a­beth (Stacpoole) Braith­waite, orchardists of Matakana. Joseph was born in England and immigrated to New Zealand following his sister Mary and brothe... Read More

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Service Number: 
11394
Name:
William Henry Braithwaite
Rank: 
Private
Date of Birth:
26 February 1885
Next of Kin: 
Joseph Braithwaite (father), Matakana, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Farmer
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
NZEF, Auckland Regiment, 2 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
27 September 1916
Day of Death:
Wednesday
Age at Death: 
31
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
01 May 1916
Transport:
HMNZT 51
Vessel:
Ulimaroa
Destination:
Suez, Egypt

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
XXIV. N. 5.
Cemetery Location: 
France
William Henry Braithwaite
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