Lieutenant
Douglas Leighton Kesteven
Conflict:
WW1
Additional Information:
Husband of Ethel Florence Letitia Kesteven (née Hanna). Son of Shepley Cother and Georgina Kesteven.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
CONTRIBUTED
Public Contributions:
Submitted by: Therron Tapp
Relationship to casualty: Researcher
"Mr S. C. Kesteven received advice by last mail that his son, Douglas L.eighton, who died of wounds in France on August 24, had been promoted to captain. The confirmation came through the day af... Read MoreAdd a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
Casualty
Service Number:
44189
Name:
Douglas Leighton Kesteven Rank:
Lieutenant
Date of Birth:
17 September 1891
Place of Birth:
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Education:
Religion:
Church of England Date of Enlistment:
01 February 1917
Locality on Enlistment:
Whitecliffs, Canterbury
Place of Enlistment:
Trentham, Wellington, New Zealand
Marital Status:
Married Occupation on Enlistment:
Farmer Employer:
Self, Whitecliffs, Canterbury Unit:
NZEF, Canterbury Regiment, 2 Battalion
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Date of Death:
24 August 1918
Day of Death:
Saturday
Conflict:
WW1