Rifleman

John McLeod

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of George and Marion McLeod, of Taramoa, New Zealand.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
  • BDM Online
NZ WAR GRAVES

Biographical Notes:

"McLEOD.-—Died of wounds, April 7, 1918, at Canadian Casualty Clearing Station, Private John McLeod, 23rd Reinforcement, dearly beloved second son of George and the late Marion of Taramoa, and grandson of Mrs H. Sadlier, of Longbush; aged 33 years. “He bravely gave his life for Country and Empire.”[Southland Times, Issue 17944, 22 April 1918, Page 4]

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Casualty

Service Number: 
42696
Name:
John McLeod
Name variation:
John McLeod McLeod (BDM Online)
Rank: 
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
26 May 1884
Place of Birth:
Invercargill (registration), Southland, New Zealand
Next of Kin: 
Miss M McLeod (sister), Taramoa via Waianiwa
Religion:
Presbyterian
Date of Enlistment:
09 November 1916
Locality on Enlistment: 
Taramoa via Waianiwa
Place of Enlistment: 
Invercargill, New Zealand
Marital Status:
Single
Occupation on Enlistment:
Farmer
Employer:
Self, Taramoa
Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 3 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Date of Death:
07 April 1918
Day of Death:
Sunday
Age at Death: 
34
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
02 April 1917
Transport:
HMNZT 80
Vessel:
Corinthic
Destination:
Plymouth, England

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
G. 5.
Cemetery Location: 
France
John McLeod
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