Alexander William Orr

Private

Conflict:

WW2

Additional Information:

Son of Robert William and Mary Isobel Orr, of Clinton, Otago.

References:

CWGC

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Biographical Notes:

Mr Alexander William Orr, who died suddenly at Clinton last week, was the eldest son of Mrs George Walker and the late Mr R. W. Orr, of Clinton. He was 34 years of age, and was well known in Rugby circles, being for some years a stalwart of the Clinton Club, while he also represented South Otago on several occasions. He recently returned from overseas, having served in the Middle East. An inquest was held, and a verdict of death from heart failure was returned.

EVENING STAR, 17th May 1945. Page 4

Public Contributions:

Alexander's date of birth was 14 September 1910. Source bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz record 1910/25056. [Record since amended - NZWGT]

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Casualty

Service Number:

18767

Name:

Alexander William Orr

Rank:

Private

Date of Birth:

14 September 1910

Date of Enlistment:

Not known

Unit:

New Zealand Infantry

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:

Died of Sickness

Date of Death:

11 May 1945

Day of Death:

Friday

Age at Death:

Conflict:

WW2

Embarkation Details

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

Cemetery

Cemetery:

Clinton Cemetery, Clutha

Cemetery Reference:

14. 4.

Cemetery Location:

New Zealand