Rifleman

John Robert Murrell

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Robert and Margaret Murrell, of Manapouri, Southland, New Zealand.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

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Personal Tributes:

Older brother of my late father Raymond ... known as Guy. John was often talked about over the years and was sadly missed by his sister and brothers all their lives. I will visit his grave to lay flo... Read More

Casualty

Service Number: 
59216
Name:
John Robert Murrell
Rank: 
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
14 September 1886
Place of Birth: 
Lumsden, Southland, New Zealand
Next of Kin: 
R. Murrell (father), Manapouri, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Shepherd
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 2 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
08 September 1918
Day of Death:
Sunday
Age at Death: 
33
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
13 October 1917
Transport:
HMNZT 93
Vessel:
Corinthic
Destination:
Liverpool, England

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
III. F. 11.
Cemetery Location: 
France
John Robert Murrell
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