Private

William Simon Gillanders

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Husband of M. A. Gillanders, of 1, Rugby St., Christchurch, New Zealand.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

Public Contributions:

There are no public contributions written for this casualty

Personal Tributes:

Casualty

Service Number: 
55050
Name:
William Simon Gillanders
Rank: 
Private
Date of Birth:
Not known
Next of Kin: 
Mrs M.A. Gillanders (wife), 1 Rugby Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Sheep farmer
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
New Zealand Reinforcements

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Died of accidental injuries
Date of Death:
24 September 1917
Day of Death:
Monday
Age at Death: 
36
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
26 July 1917
Transport:
HMNZT 90
Vessel:
Ulimaroa
Destination:
Plymouth, England

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
General C. 4273.
Cemetery Location: 
United Kingdom
William Simon Gillanders
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