Rifleman

David Archibald

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Elizabeth Archibald, of 66, Macandrew Road, Dunedin, New Zealand, and the late William Archibald.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

Public Contributions:

David was born in Scotland in 1892 and emigrated to Dunedin in 1895. [Our research indicates he was born on 5/01/1891 - NZWGT]

Personal Tributes:

Casualty

Service Number: 
25/574
Name:
David Archibald
Rank: 
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
05 January 1891
Next of Kin: 
Mrs Elizabeth Archibald (mother), Nightcaps, Southland, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Farm labourer
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 3 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Died of pneumonia
Date of Death:
21 May 1916
Day of Death:
Sunday
Age at Death: 
25
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
05 February 1916
Transport:

HMNZT 42
HMNZT 43
HMNZT 44
Vessel:
Ulimaroa or Mokoia or Navua
Destination:
Suez, Egypt

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
III. G. 22.
Cemetery Location: 
France
David Archibald
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