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Percy Albert Mercer

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Cecil Walter and Ann Mercer (nee Forsyth). Born at Auckland. Served in France and Belgium, 1916-18.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

Biographical Notes:

Percy served with the Austraian Forces from October 1915 until his discharge in 1917, suffering from Shell Shock. He moved back to NZ and spent time convalescing in Hanmer Springs, before returning to Auckland and enlisting with New Zealand Forces.

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Casualty

Service Number: 
11099
Name:
Percy Albert Mercer
Rank: 
Gunner
Date of Birth:
Not known
Place of Birth: 
Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Unit:
New Zealand Field Artillery

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Suicide
Date of Death:
04 November 1919
Day of Death:
Tuesday
Age at Death: 
27
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

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

Cemetery

Cemetery: 
Auckland (Waikumete) Cemetery
Cemetery Reference: 
Ang. Block C, Row 3, Grave 56B.
Cemetery Location: 
New Zealand
Percy Albert Mercer
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