Michael Joseph Small

Private

Conflict:

WW1

Additional Information:

Son of John and Norah Small; husband of Eileen Coral Small, of Newberry, Palmerston North. Born at Lower Hutt.

References:

CWGC

NZ WAR GRAVES

Biographical Notes:

"A large and enthusiastic gathering of Kairanga and Newbury settlers took place in the Kairanga Hall last night to bid farewell to Private Joe Small, of Newbury, and Private Arthur Kilgour, of Kairanga. Mr D. Collis presided, and the hall was very tastefully decorated for the occasion by the ladies of the district. Mr J. A. Nash made presentations of wristlet watches to the departing soldiers, and gave an inspiring address on the war, which was received with applause. An enjoyable concert programme was given, the contributors being Mrs Pearce, Messrs J. Linklater. Morgan. O’Callaghan (songs), while Russian and Japanese dances were given by Misses Morgan and McKenzie, and a recitation by Mrs Morgan. A number of musical items were also rendered by members of the Awapuni Camp Orchestra. A delightful supper was served by the ladies, and dancing followed, for which the music was supplied by Mrs McKenzie and Private Small.

MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME XLIII, ISSUE 1371, 19 OCTOBER 1918, PAGE 7

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Casualty

Service Number:

86638

Name:

Michael Joseph Small

Rank:

Private

Date of Birth:

Not known

Date of Enlistment:

Not known

Unit:

New Zealand Training Unit

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:

Died of Sickness

Date of Death:

16 November 1918

Day of Death:

Saturday

Age at Death:

Conflict:

WW1

Embarkation Details

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

Cemetery

Cemetery:

Palmerston North (Terrace End) Cemetery

Cemetery Reference:

Block 80. Lot 13.

Cemetery Location:

New Zealand