Private

William Ralph Isdale

Conflict: 
WW2
Additional Information: 

Son of David and Julia Isdale, of Napier, Hawke's Bay.

References:
  • CWGC
NZ WAR GRAVES

Biographical Notes:

RAILWAY FATALITY

When attempting to board a moving train at Paekakariki on Saturday night, William Ralph Isdale, aged 18, a soldier, of Elwood Road, Hastings, slipped beneath the train and was killed. He was proceeding to camp to begin training.

EVENING POST, VOLUME CXXXIII, ISSUE 127, 1 JUNE 1942, PAGE 6

Public Contributions:

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Personal Tributes:

Casualty

Service Number: 
441682
Name:
William Ralph Isdale
Rank: 
Private
Date of Birth:
Not known
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Unit:
New Zealand Infantry

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Accidental Death
Date of Death:
30 May 1942
Day of Death:
Saturday
Age at Death: 
19
Conflict: 
WW2

Embarkation Details

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
542. P. Row 6 from rear driveway.
Cemetery Location: 
New Zealand
William Ralph Isdale
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