Rifleman

Thomas Mitchell Abernethy

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Christopher and Georgina Elizabeth Abernethy, of 363, Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch. Born at Balclutha.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
  • BDM Online
Relatives Who Are Also Casualties:
NZ WAR GRAVES

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Casualty

Service Number: 
55293
Name:
Thomas Mitchell Abernethy
Rank: 
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
23 March 1890
Place of Birth:
Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand
Next of Kin: 
Christopher Abernethy (father), 47 Watsons Road, Papanui, Christchurch
Religion:
Methodist
Date of Enlistment:
08 February 1917
Locality on Enlistment: 
159 Derwent Street, Island Bay, Wellington
Place of Enlistment: 
Wellington, New Zealand
Marital Status:
Single
Occupation on Enlistment:
Cycle Agent
Employer:
J O'Sharland and Company, Cuba Street, Wellington
Unit:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
12 September 1918
Day of Death:
Thursday
Age at Death: 
27
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
31 December 1917
Transport:
HMNZT 99
Vessel:
Athenic
Destination:
Glasgow, Scotland (25 February 1918)

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Location: 
France
Thomas Mitchell Abernethy
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