Private

William James Robb

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Letitia Robb, of Doyleston, Canterbury.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES
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Uncle William was my mother's brother. He was born 13th March 1896. He embarked 23rd September 1916 from Wellington. My mother Ada Robb was born 2nd April 1916, I believe my Grandmother really strugg... Read More

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Service Number: 
21737
Name:
William James Robb
Rank: 
Private
Date of Birth:
13 March 1896
Next of Kin: 
Mrs L. Robb (mother), Doyleston, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Butcher
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
NZEF, Canterbury Regiment, 2 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
12 October 1917
Day of Death:
Friday
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
23 September 1916
Transport:
HMNZT 65
Vessel:
Pakeha
Destination:
Devonport, England

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
N.Z. Apse, Panel 2.
Cemetery Location: 
Belgium
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