Rifleman

Kenneth Moir Calder

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of David McBeth Calder and Jessie Alexander Calder (nee Moir), of 45, Easther Crescent, Kew, Dunedin. Born at Naseby, Otago.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
  • BDM Online
NZ WAR GRAVES

Biographical Notes:

"The remains of Private Kenneth Moir Calder, who died on Sunday last after having contracted pneumonia at the Dominion Training Camp at Trentham, were interred with military honors at Anderson Bay Cemetery this afternoon. The body, which was brought down from Wellington by the Monowai at midday, was taken to the Garrison Hall. The cortege left there punctually at 2.30, the coffin, which was enfolded in a Union Jack, being carried on a gun carriage. The firing party, which was furnished by the Coast Defence troops, were followed, by the 4th Regimental Band, who paraded at full strength under Lieutenant George. The funeral was attended by many local Territorials and several soldiers on leave from Trentham. The officers present included Major Holier, Lieutenant Keligher, Lieutenant Schluter, and Chaplain-major Fairmaid. The Post and Telegraph Corps, of which deceased was a member, were also represented. Private Calder was formerly on the staff of the Naseby office, As the cortege moved off, the band playing the Dead March in ‘Saul,’ the streets were thickly lined by a large number of citizens." [Evening Star, Issue 15850, 8 July 1915, Page 4]

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Casualty

Service Number: 
24/393
Name:
Kenneth Moir Calder
Rank: 
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
03 May 1894
Place of Birth:
Naseby, Otago, New Zealand
Next of Kin: 
D M Calder (father), Lands and Survey Department, Dunedin
Religion:
Presbyterian
Date of Enlistment:
30 May 1915
Locality on Enlistment: 
Naseby
Place of Enlistment: 
Trentham, Wellington, New Zealand
Marital Status:
Single
Occupation on Enlistment:
Telegraphist
Employer:
New Zealand Post and Telegraph Department
Unit:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Date of Death:
04 July 1915
Day of Death:
Sunday
Age at Death: 
21
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Location: 
New Zealand
Kenneth Moir Calder
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