Private
Benjamin Symons
Conflict:
WW1
Additional Information:
Son of the late William and Emily Symons, of Wellington, New Zealand.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
CONTRIBUTED
Public Contributions:
Born 26 May 1881, Ben was my grandmother's adored older brother. When he enlisted there was great sorrow and shock, with his sister Emily (or Myrtle- I am not sure which) 'having the vapours' when he... Read MoreAlso in photograph are Ben SYMON's brothers, William John (far left), George Henry (right of Ben), and Thomas Edward (far right). George named his only son Benjamin, after his brother. Sadly he was t... Read MoreFiles:
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Casualty
Service Number:
24/2106
Name:
Benjamin Symons Rank:
Private
Date of Birth:
Not known
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Railway servant Armed Force:
Army
Unit:
NZEF, Wellington Regiment, 2 Battalion
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
27 June 1917
Day of Death:
Wednesday
Age at Death:
36
Conflict:
WW1