Gunner

Joseph Desmond

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Desmond. Born at Wellington.

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

Biographical Notes:

Joseph Desmond originally enlisted at Trentham, Wellington on 23 August 1915 but was found to be medically unfit for service, and was discharged on 26 August 1915. Biographical details have been taken, where relevant, from his second enlistment in January 1916.

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Personal Tributes:

Casualty

Name:
Joseph Desmond
Rank: 
Gunner
Date of Birth:
15 May 1893
Place of Birth:
Wellington, New Zealand
Next of Kin: 
Mr Joseph Desmond (father), 27 May Street, Thorndon, Wellington, New Zealand
Religion:
Presbyterian
Date of Enlistment:
20 January 1916
Locality on Enlistment: 
36 Tasman Street, Wellington
Place of Enlistment: 
Wellington, New Zealand
Marital Status:
Single
Occupation on Enlistment:
Driver
Employer:
ASC Supply Depot, Wellington
Unit:
Royal New Zealand Artillery, Home Service Section

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Date of Death:
20 November 1918
Day of Death:
Wednesday
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
Section 136. Block U.
Cemetery Location: 
New Zealand
Joseph Desmond
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