Rifleman

John (Jack) Driscoll

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Mrs Mary Driscoll, of Christchurch. Born at Kaiapoi. Served on the Western Front, 1916-17.

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

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Casualty

Service Number: 
15883
Name:
John (Jack) Driscoll
Rank: 
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
27 November 1876
Place of Birth:
Kaiapoi, Canterbury, New Zealand
Next of Kin: 
Mrs M Driscoll (mother), c/o Mrs Oates, 96 Chester Street, Christchurch
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Date of Enlistment:
13 April 1916
Locality on Enlistment: 
P Tinskey, Christchurch
Place of Enlistment: 
Trentham, Wellington, New Zealand
Marital Status:
Single
Occupation on Enlistment:
Labourer
Employer:
P Tinskey, Christchurch
Unit:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Date of Death:
06 August 1918
Day of Death:
Tuesday
Age at Death: 
39
Conflict: 
WW1
Date of Discharge: 
24 October 1917

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
26 July 1916
Transport:

HMNZT 59
HMNZT 60
Vessel:
Waitemata or Ulimaroa
Destination:
Devonport, England

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
Block 45. Lot 226.
Cemetery Location: 
New Zealand
John (Jack) Driscoll
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