Rifleman

Samuel Angus McRae

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Mrs. A. McRae, of Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand, and the late A. McRae.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

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Personal Tributes:

Casualty

Service Number: 
25/215
Name:
Samuel Angus McRae
Rank: 
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
27 February 1890
Place of Birth:
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Next of Kin: 
Mrs Hannah McRae (mother), 14 Revans Street, Wellington
Religion:
Presbyterian
Date of Enlistment:
02 October 1915
Locality on Enlistment: 
14 Revans Street, Wellington
Place of Enlistment: 
Trentham, Wellington, New Zealand
Marital Status:
Single
Occupation on Enlistment:
Labourer
Employer:
Mr McLay, Stoke Street, Wellington
Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 3 Battalion, B Company

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
15 September 1916
Day of Death:
Friday
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
05 February 1916
Transport:

HMNZT 42
HMNZT 43
HMNZT 44
Vessel:
Ulimaroa or Mokoia or Navua
Destination:
Suez, Egypt

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
III. H. 17.
Cemetery Location: 
France
Samuel Angus McRae
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