Rifleman

Edward John Smith

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Arthur and Augustina Clara Smith, of Hukanui Rd., Claudelands, Hamilton, New Zealand.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

Public Contributions:

Born the fourth son to Arthur and Augustina Clara Smith of Hukanui Road, Claudelands, Hamilton, New Zealand. Was only 18 years old when he died as he upped his age to serve, also his brothers William... Read More

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Casualty

Service Number: 
26702
Name:
Edward John Smith
Rank: 
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
Not known
Next of Kin: 
A. Smith (father), Kaeaea, Te Kuiti, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Farm hand
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 2 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
15 February 1917
Day of Death:
Thursday
Age at Death: 
20
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
23 September 1916
Transport:
HMNZT 65
Vessel:
Pakeha
Destination:
Devonport, England

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
I. L. 21.
Cemetery Location: 
France
Edward John Smith
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