Rifleman

William Thomas Gawler

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Robert P. and Agnes Gawler, of 47, Buchanan Rd., Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand. Native of Canterbury.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

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Personal Tributes:

Casualty

Service Number: 
21816
Name:
William Thomas Gawler
Rank: 
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
Not known
Next of Kin: 
R.B. Gawler (father), 47 Buchanan's Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Warehouseman
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 1 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Died of wounds
Date of Death:
17 July 1918
Day of Death:
Wednesday
Age at Death: 
22
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
21 August 1916
Transport:
HMNZT 62
Vessel:
Mokoia
Destination:
Plymouth, England

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
III. D. 9.
Cemetery Location: 
France
William Thomas Gawler
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