Private

Percy David Vincent

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Joseph and Sarah Vincent, of Nukumaru, New Zealand.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

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In late April 2010 my brother Rodger and I visited the cemetary in Beaudignies in France. We believe that we are the first members of Percy's family to visit the grave where he has lain for 95 years.... Read More

Casualty

Service Number: 
59763
Name:
Percy David Vincent
Rank: 
Private
Date of Birth:
13 June 1893
Place of Birth:
Taranaki, Waverley,
Next of Kin: 
Mrs S. Vincent (mother), Waitotara, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
10 March 1917
Locality on Enlistment: 
Hurleyville, Taranaki
Occupation on Enlistment:
Farm Labourer
Employer:
Joseph Vincent, Father, Hurleyville
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
NZEF, Canterbury Regiment, 2 Battalion, 13 Company

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
24 October 1918
Day of Death:
Thursday
Age at Death: 
25
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
13 October 1917
Transport:
HMNZT 93
Vessel:
Corinthic
Destination:
Liverpool, England

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
A. 8.
Cemetery Location: 
France
Percy David Vincent
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