Corporal

Lancelot Joseph Addison

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of the late William Grylls Addison and of Alice Addison, of 3, West Terrace, Cranbrook, Kent, England.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

Biographical Notes:

In the service record the place of birth is given as Odiham, Hampshire, England. Odiham is a neighbouring village of North Warnborough.

Public Contributions:

Lancelot Addision was born at No 2 Chapel Terrace, Dunley Hill, North Warnborough to Alice Addison nee Knight. His father was William Addison, an artist. It is also of interest to note that two of La... Read More

Lancelot Addison's birthdate was 6th August 1891. (Record now updated - NZWGT)

Personal Tributes:

Casualty

Service Number: 
6/1445A
Name:
Lancelot Joseph Addison
Rank: 
Corporal
Date of Birth:
06 August 1891
Place of Birth:
Hampshire, North Warnborough,
Next of Kin: 
Mrs A Addison (mother), 3 West Terrace, Cranbrook, Kent, England
Date of Enlistment:
30 December 1914
Enlistment Address: 
Makikihi, New Zealand
Occupation on Enlistment:
Labourer
Employer:
J Griffin, Makikihi, South Canterbury
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
NZEF, Canterbury Regiment, 2 Battalion, 2 (South Canterbury) Company

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
07 August 1915
Day of Death:
Saturday
Age at Death: 
24
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
3rd Reinforcements
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
14 February 1915
Transport:

HMNZT 17
HMNZT 18
HMNZT 19
Vessel:
Maunganui or Tahiti or Aparima
Destination:
Suez, Egypt (26 March 1915)

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
12
Cemetery Location: 
Turkey
Lancelot Joseph Addison
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