Rifleman

John Balero

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Andrew and Margaret Balero, of Towai, Bay of Islands, New Zealand.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES
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Public Contributions:

John Balero was also survived by a sister Annie Bristow nee Balero, my grandmother. John Balero did not marry or have children but his wairua (spirit) lives on within the Bristow and McIntyre whanau.... Read More

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Casualty

Service Number: 
25/1669
Name:
John Balero
Rank: 
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
Not known
Next of Kin: 
A. Balero junior (brother), Towai, North Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Labourer
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 4 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
16 November 1917
Day of Death:
Friday
Age at Death: 
32
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
01 April 1916
Transport:

HMNZT 49
HMNZT 50
Vessel:
Maunganui or Tahiti
Destination:
Suez, Egypt

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Location: 
Belgium
John Balero
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