Rifleman

Alexander David Ashby

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of David A. and Mary J. Ashby, of 21, Riccarton Rd., 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: 
28949
Name:
Alexander David Ashby
Rank: 
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
Not known
Next of Kin: 
Mrs D.A. Ashby (mother), 21 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Wireworker
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 4 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
23 June 1917
Day of Death:
Saturday
Age at Death: 
28
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
16 October 1916
Transport:
HMNZT 66
Vessel:
Willochra
Destination:
Devonport, England

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
IX. L. 1.
Cemetery Location: 
Belgium
Alexander David Ashby
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