Private

Aloysius (Alf) Corry

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of William and Elizabeth Corry. Native of Lancashire, England.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES
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I am only gradually piecing together the history of my Great Grandfather and my Grandmother's Brother both of who died overseas (France WW1 and Crete WW2 respectively). I have some amazing letters Al... Read More

His correct name is Aloysuis Corry. At the time he enlisted he had seven children and the eighth was on the way. The military records only list six children, Basil Leige and the soon to be born Eric ... Read More

Aloysius Corry, called Alfred while in the military, is the son of Mary Corry who was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Corry. Aloysius was born in Blackburn in the County of Lancaster, England.
Aloysius Corry, called Alfred while in the military, was born on 12 December 1866. He died on 1 October 1916. He was therefore 49 years old at the time of his death.

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Casualty

Service Number: 
11241
Name:
Aloysius (Alf) Corry
Rank: 
Private
Date of Birth:
12 December 1866
Place of Birth:
Lancashire, Blackburn,
Next of Kin: 
Mrs Alf Corry, Ashhurst, Palmerston North
Date of Enlistment:
14 December 1915
Occupation on Enlistment:
Carpenter
Employer:
Bull Brothers, Port, Ahuriri
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
NZEF, Otago Regiment, 2 Battalion, 4 Company

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
01 October 1916
Day of Death:
Sunday
Age at Death: 
49
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
01 May 1916
Transport:
HMNZT 51
Vessel:
Ulimaroa
Destination:
Suez, Egypt

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Location: 
France
Aloysius (Alf) Corry
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