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Rupert Calvert

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Mrs. M. A. Hood, of 22, Leitch St., Spreydon, Christchurch; husband of Doris M. Calvert, of Sunny Lea, Brighton, Manchester, England. Born at Melbourne, Australia.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

Biographical Notes:

Trooper Rupert Calvert was about 23 years of age. Prior to enlisting in the 8th Reinforcement he was employed by Messrs Reath and Co., Christchurch. He was very highly esteemed both by his employers and the staff. Trooper Calvert was a son of Mrs M. A. Hood, and brother of Mr W. J. Calvert, of 21 Baretta Street, Spreydon. He was educated at the Addington School, and was a prominent member of St. Andrew's Church and Bible Class.

[Sun (Chistchurch), Vol. III, Issue852, 2 November 1916, Page 6]

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Casualty

Service Number: 
7/1828
Name:
Rupert Calvert
Rank: 
Trooper
Date of Birth:
Not known
Place of Birth: 
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Unit:
New Zealand Training Unit

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Died from accident occurring or disease contracted while training with or attached to the NZEF in New Zealand.
Date of Death:
03 November 1916
Day of Death:
Friday
Age at Death: 
24
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

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

Cemetery

Cemetery: 
Christchurch (Linwood) Cemetery
Cemetery Reference: 
Block 19. Lot 153.
Cemetery Location: 
New Zealand
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