William Henry Shewan

Private

Conflict:

WW1

Additional Information:

Son of William Smith Shewan and Susan Shewan, of 41, College St., Wanganui. Born at Hastings, Hawkes Bay.

References:

CWGC

NZ WAR GRAVES

Biographical Notes:

"General regret was felt when news was received that Sergt. William Henry Shewan, only son of Mr and Mrs Shewan, of Mataora, had died at Trentham Camp, on Tuesday last. Deceased was only 33 years of age and was widely known and respected in this district. Pneumonia following on measles was the cause of death." [Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLI, Issue 11644, 10 August 1916, Page 5]

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Casualty

Service Number:

28549

Name:

William Henry Shewan

Rank:

Private

Date of Birth:

Not known

Date of Enlistment:

Not known

Unit:

New Zealand Training Unit

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:

Died of Sickness

Date of Death:

08 August 1916

Day of Death:

Tuesday

Age at Death:

Conflict:

WW1

Embarkation Details

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

Cemetery

Cemetery:

Taihape Cemetery

Cemetery Reference:

Section 17. Block 13.

Cemetery Location:

New Zealand