Rifleman
Edwin Christensen
Conflict:
WW1
Additional Information:
Son of Laurits Christian and Nielsine Christensen, of Putara, Eketahuna, Wellington, formerly of Denmark. Native of Bunnythorpe.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
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Public Contributions:
Edwin Christensen was born in Bunnythorpe in the Manawatu, not in England as his records show. He was born in 1892 (record no 1892/6366) to Laurits and Nielsine Christensen, who had emigrated to New ... Read MoreFiles:
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Service Number:
26044
Name:
Edwin Christensen Rank:
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
10 March 1892
Place of Birth:
MWT, Bunnythorpe,
Date of Enlistment:
29 May 1916
Occupation on Enlistment:
Farmer Armed Force:
Army
Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 4 Battalion, B Company
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
07 June 1917
Day of Death:
Thursday
Age at Death:
25
Conflict:
WW1