Corporal

William Henry Cribb

MM

Awards

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Eldest son of Charles Henry and Louisa M. Cribb, of 260, Lincoln Rd., Addington, Christchurch, New Zealand. Born at Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

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Personal Tributes:

Casualty

Service Number: 
26997
Name:
William Henry Cribb
Rank: 
Corporal
Date of Birth:
Not known
Place of Birth: 
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Next of Kin: 
Charles Henry Cribb (father), 260 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Cycle mechanic
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
NZEF, Canterbury Regiment, 2 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Died of wounds
Date of Death:
27 May 1918
Day of Death:
Monday
Age at Death: 
21
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 Reference: 
II. F. 29.
Cemetery Location: 
France
William Henry Cribb
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