Rifleman

William Leaper

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of the late Thomas and Mary Leaper, of Kelfield, York, England. Born in England.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

Public Contributions:

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Personal Tributes:

Casualty

Service Number: 
25896
Name:
William Leaper
Rank: 
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
Not known
Next of Kin: 
Mrs Sarah Taylor (sister), Rockyside, Caversham, Dunedin, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Labourer
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 1 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
23 August 1918
Day of Death:
Friday
Age at Death: 
28
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
25 September 1916
Transport:
HMNZT 64
Vessel:
Devon
Destination:
Devonport, England

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
II. O. 16.
Cemetery Location: 
France
William Leaper
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