Private

William Burrowes

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of William Henry and Helena Marie Burrowes, of 221, Wainoni Rd., New Brighton, Christchurch. Native of Westland.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

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Personal Tributes:

Casualty

Service Number: 
27160
Name:
William Burrowes
Rank: 
Private
Date of Birth:
Not known
Next of Kin: 
William Henry Burrowes (father), Kanieri, Westland, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Baker
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
New Zealand Cyclist Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action at Kemmel Hill
Date of Death:
17 April 1918
Day of Death:
Wednesday
Age at Death: 
32
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
23 September 1916
Transport:
HMNZT 65
Vessel:
Pakeha
Destination:
Devonport, England

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Location: 
Belgium
William Burrowes
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