Private

William John Gee

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Frances M. A. Gee, of 588, Worcester St., Linwood, Christchurch, and the late Richard Gee.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
Relatives Who Are Also Casualties:
NZ WAR GRAVES

Biographical Notes:

William's brother Richard also appears on the memorial, next to his. There are several names on this memorial, whose remains were later discovered buried elsewhere. 

Public Contributions:

There are no public contributions written for this casualty

Personal Tributes:

Casualty

Service Number: 
23/1638
Name:
William John Gee
Rank: 
Private
Date of Birth:
Not known
Next of Kin: 
Mrs Frances Gee (mother), 284 Stanmore Road, Richmond, Christchurch, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Labourer
Unit:
NZEF, Canterbury Regiment, 2 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
21 September 1916
Day of Death:
Thursday
Age at Death: 
22
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
08 January 1916
Transport:

HMNZT 38
HMNZT 39
Vessel:
Tahiti or Warrimoo
Destination:
Suez, Egypt

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Location: 
France
William John Gee
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