Private
Harry Walter Allwright Nilsen
Conflict:
WW1
Additional Information:
Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Peter Nilsen, of High St., Carterton.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
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Henry (Harry) Walker Allwright Nilsen was born 20 March 1890 in Lyttelton, Canterbury. He was one of 8 children to Johan (John) Peter Nilsen and Grace Mary Allwright of Kaikoura (formerly Lyttelton).... Read MoreFiles:
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Casualty
Service Number:
6/315
Name:
Harry Walter Allwright Nilsen Rank:
Private
Date of Birth:
20 March 1890
Place of Birth:
Canterbury, Lyttelton,
Date of Enlistment:
15 August 1914
Enlistment Address:
Wharf, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Occupation on Enlistment:
Fisherman Employer:
Nilsen Brothers, Kaikoura Armed Force:
Army
Unit:
NZEF, Canterbury Regiment, 12 (Nelson) Company
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
07 August 1915
Day of Death:
Saturday
Age at Death:
25
Conflict:
WW1
Cemetery
Cemetery:
Cemetery Reference:
13
Cemetery Location:
Turkey