Private
Robert Knilands
Conflict:
WW1
Additional Information:
Husband of Ruth Olive Rosson (formerly Knilands), of Hastings, Napier.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
Public Contributions:
He was killed in the Battle Of Messines, June 7, 1917, along with 700 other New Zealanders. He is the son of Samuel Knilands, who came out from Ireland, as did Samuel's brother, John Neilands, my gre... Read MoreAdd a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
Casualty
Service Number:
26858
Name:
Robert Knilands Rank:
Private
Date of Birth:
Not known
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Labourer Armed Force:
Army
Unit:
NZEF, Auckland Regiment, 1 Battalion
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
07 June 1917
Day of Death:
Thursday
Conflict:
WW1