Private

William John Robson

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of W. J. and Elizabeth Robson, of Wakefield, Nelson.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

Public Contributions:

William died on his twenty first birthday far from home and family. A wasted life. He arrived in England after the War had finished. History: previously served in the 12th Nelson Regiment. 24 May 191... Read More

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Casualty

Service Number: 
82473
Name:
William John Robson
Rank: 
Private
Date of Birth:
26 March 1898
Next of Kin: 
Mrs E. Robson (mother), Wakefield, Nelson, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Farm hand
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
NZEF, Wellington Regiment

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Died of influenza
Date of Death:
26 March 1919
Day of Death:
Wednesday
Age at Death: 
21
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
02 October 1918
Transport:
HMNZT 111
Vessel:
Matatua
Destination:
London, England

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
C. 404.
Cemetery Location: 
United Kingdom
William John Robson
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