Lance Corporal

Frank George Eyres

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of John Alfred and Annie Eyres, of 22, Queen St., Petone, Wellington, New Zealand. Native of Upper Stratton, Swindon, England.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
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My Great Grandfather Ernest Alfred Eyres was Great Grandfather Frank's brother. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going do... Read More

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Casualty

Service Number: 
22610
Name:
Frank George Eyres
Rank: 
Lance Corporal
Date of Birth:
Not known
Next of Kin: 
John Alfred Eyres (father), Liffey Crescent, island Bay, Wellington, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Clerk
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 2 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
12 October 1917
Day of Death:
Friday
Age at Death: 
25
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
19 August 1916
Transport:
HMNZT 61
Vessel:
Aparima
Destination:
Devonport, England

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
N.Z. Apse, Panel 7.
Cemetery Location: 
Belgium
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