Private
Hugh Joseph Carroll Hitchman
Conflict:
WW1
Additional Information:
Son of William and Eliza Hitchman, of "Ivydale," Te Rehunga, Dannevirke, Napier.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
Public Contributions:
Hugh was killed on the first day of the Battle of Messines. It is possible that his remains were amongst those found when new gas mains were being dug on the edge of Messines in around 2010. His brot... Read MoreAdd a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
Casualty
Service Number:
14629
Name:
Hugh Joseph Carroll Hitchman Rank:
Private
Date of Birth:
Not known
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Farmer Armed Force:
Army
Unit:
NZEF, Wellington Regiment, 1 Battalion
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
01 August 1917
Day of Death:
Wednesday
Conflict:
WW1