Rifleman

Holger Randolph Olsen

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of John F. W. and I. Hedvig E. Olsen, of Hukatere, Kaipara, New Zealand. Native of Denmark.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

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Casualty

Service Number: 
25736
Name:
Holger Randolph Olsen
Rank: 
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
13 May 1890
Place of Birth: 
Mareretu, North Auckland, New Zealand
Next of Kin: 
John F.W. Olsen (father), Hukutere, Paparoa, via Helensville, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Enlistment Address: 
Hukutere, Matakohe, Kaipara, New Zealand
Occupation on Enlistment:
Farmer
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 2 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Died of wounds
Date of Death:
16 February 1917
Day of Death:
Friday
Age at Death: 
26
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
23 September 1916
Transport:
HMNZT 65
Vessel:
Pakeha
Destination:
Devonport, England (18 November 1916)

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
III. A. 41.
Cemetery Location: 
France
Holger Randolph Olsen
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